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
ASEAN Month: Epicentrum of Growth The Philippines, as one of the founding fathers of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or primarily called as ASEAN– comprising of 10 countries in Southeast Asia– proudly celebrates ASEAN Month, as this gives way to the recognition and awareness of the crucial economic and diplomatic roles that ASEAN has brought about our country and
Family Planning Day Most couples dream of starting their own family, to raise a child whom they can call their own, as this is something that completes their yearning as a couple, or give them a sense of purpose as aspiring parents. Starting a family can be downright intimidating for the reason that it cannot be undone, and given the
