Experts concerned over late breast cancer diagnosis in Davao region
Medical experts in the Philippines are raising concerns about the high number of breast cancer patients in the Davao region who are diagnosed at advanced stages. They are urging for increased awareness and early screening to improve survival rates.
Why it matters
Late diagnosis significantly reduces survival rates for the most common cancer among Filipino women.
Manila Bulletin - Experts concerned over late breast cancer diagnosis in Davao region
Experts concerned over late breast cancer diagnosis in Davao region
Dr. Mike Villanueva, a surgical oncologist at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), and Dr. Joan Fabiosa-Reyes, a breast surgeon at SPMC, discuss breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection during Isyu Karon on Friday, Oct. 2, at The Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City. (Photo via Ivy Tejano)
DAVAO CITY – Many breast cancer patients in the Davao region seek medical attention only when the disease is already advanced, showing the importance of early detection and treatment, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) specialists said.
Speaking at Isyu Karon on Friday, Oct. 2, at The Royal Mandaya Hotel, Dr. Mike Villanueva, a surgical oncologist at SPMC, along with Dr. Joan Fabiosa-Reyes, a breast surgeon, said late breast cancer diagnosis remains a concern in Davao.
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