Liver Cancer Video

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September is Liver Cancer Awareness Month

Written by The Manila Bulletin Online

SEPTEMBER has been declared Liver Cancer month to raise public consciousness about this illness that has an unusually high incidence in our country. Liver cancer is only the eighth most common form of cancer worldwide, but in the Philippines, Department of Health (DoH) and Philippine Cancer Society statistics show that it is the third most common form of cancer among men and sixth among women.

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Anti-smoking Drive in PUVs

Written by GMA News "Saksi"

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ERRATA:  Dr. Roberto M. Paterno is Chairman of the Board of the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. and not the President as indicated in the video.  The President of PCSI is Dr. Conrado L. Lorenzo, Jr.

Calcium linked to prostate cancer

Written by Judith Tan, The Straits Times

CALCIUM, a necessary part of the diet to build strong bones and teeth, may increase prostate cancer risk in men who are of small build, a recent study found.

The study also found that even at relatively low levels and from non-dairy foods such as soya, grains and green vegetables, calcium significantly increases the risk among Chinese men.

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