Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Week In the Philippines, Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Week aims to highlight the issues that need to be addressed in regards to this disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease is unknown. However, scientists believe that it is triggered as a result of a combination
Blood Cancer Awareness Month September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to learn about blood cancers and their impact. Blood cancers, such as Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma, affect your blood cells in various ways. Leukemia disrupts white blood cell production, Lymphoma targets the lymphatic system, and Myeloma affects plasma cells. Each type poses unique challenges to health. Awareness and
World Leukemia Awareness Month September is Leukemia Awareness Month. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Leukemia occurs most often in adults age 55 and older, and is the most common cancer in children under age 15. The diagnosis of Leukemia requires specific blood tests, including an examination of cells in the blood and
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month The proclamation of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month was made to raise awareness about childhood cancer, which remains the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 14. Cancer is a very rare disease in children. Its cause is unknown so most of the time the cancer is already in its advanced stage
National Hospital Week This starts a week of celebration as we recognize and give our support to all the hospitals nationwide for their crucial role in the lives of people in our communities, societies, and to the nation. Their effort to provide professional healthcare and service has since shaped the way we have lived. If not for the dedicated aid
