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It takes a ‘village’ to move forward
Patient Stories Series (No. 18) Growing up as the eldest in a family of eight children in Barangay San Miguel, Ramon, in the province of...
EPCALM
5 days ago


Looking forward with bright hope
Patient Stories Series (No. 17) It was 10 years ago when Elenita Y. Medina received the diagnosis she had long dreaded – her medical...
EPCALM
Mar 7


A story of strength and resilience
Patient Stories Series (No. 16) Amid the challenges of leukemia, Mark Joseph V. Bernardo stands as a testament to resilience and hope....
EPCALM
Feb 27


Living with leukemia through faith and hope
Patient Stories Series (No. 15) About 10 years ago, many had thought she would not have much long to live. At 23 then, Geraldine S....
EPCALM
Feb 20


The Wonders of a Strong Support System
Patient Stories Series (No. 14) Originally from Parañaque City, Frederick A. Oaper moved to Nangka, Marikina City in 2015 to start a...
EPCALM
Dec 13, 2024


Facing Life with a Smile
Patient Stories Series (No. 13) Despite being diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in July 2019, the infectious zest for...
EPCALM
Dec 8, 2024


While There is Life, There is Always Hope
Patient Stories Series (No. 12) Born and raised in Carigara, Leyte, where he spent his elementary and high years, Michael R. Quinagutan...
EPCALM
Dec 3, 2024


Valuable Insights from a Leukemia Patient
Patient Stories Series (No. 11) An EPCALM-serviced patient shared three valuable insights he learned from his leukemia journey, which he...
EPCALM
Oct 10, 2024

Hope blooms in her brave fight
Patient Stories Series (No. 10) She has faced adversities, and continues to battle challenges as they come, with firm determination and...
EPCALM
Aug 20, 2024

Public Awareness on Leukemia is Key
Patient Stories Series (No. 9) Raising awareness about leukemia serves as a platform to educate the public about the disease’s early...
EPCALM
Jun 25, 2024

A CML ‘wonderwo-mom’
Patient Stories Series (No. 8) Fatigue, rapid weight loss, loss of appetite – these were some of the telltale symptoms, which prompted...
EPCALM
Jun 18, 2024

From Leukemia Patient to Advocate
Patient Stories Series (No. 7) About three years ago, Mary Ana M. Alonzo faced her most challenging health crisis when she was treated...
EPCALM
Jun 14, 2024

Bearing a Torch of Hope in Her Leukemia Journey
Patient Stories Series (No. 6) Throughout her life journey, she has weathered storms and hurdled many challenges, including health...
EPCALM
Mar 25, 2024

Early Detection is Key, Says This Leukemia Warrior
Patient Stories Series (No. 5) Like most types of cancers, early diagnosis and treatment of leukemia are more likely to have a successful...
EPCALM
Mar 12, 2024

She Finds Hope in Connecting with Others
Patient Stories Series (No. 4) She gets her strength from others like her – battling chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) – with a firm...
EPCALM
Mar 4, 2024


He Faithfully Pedals Onward to Wholeness
Patient Stories Series (No. 3) Roderick A. Mugas was once featured in an online news article, which gained traction because of his...
EPCALM
Feb 25, 2024

A Mother’s Quest for Complete Healing
Patient Stories Series (No. 2) Nothing will stand in the way of a parent and her desire to give her children a good education. Gliceria...
EPCALM
Feb 22, 2024


His Family Keeps Him Going
Patient Stories Series (No. 1) Like other persons with adult leukemia, his journey was marked with challenging years of chemotherapy...
EPCALM
Feb 16, 2024
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