Arnold Uson News Today

When artisan sorbetero Paco Magsaysay of Carmen’s Best was diagnosed with the earliest stages of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2013, he decided to get a second opinion at the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Cancer advocates and health champions enjoin government leaders to fast-track the implementation of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act and appeals to concerned agencies particularly the Department of Health (DOH) to prioritize the signing of the Joint Memorandum Circular that will facilitate the release of the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF).

While the groundwork has been laid for the law’s implementation, and significant gains have been achieved, the plight of many cancer patients continues to intensify, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, bringing to light the need to accelerate the implementation of the landmark law.