PCS Cancer Commission

12/03/2026

When survivors, doctors, nurses, advocates, policymakers, and communities come together with one purpose…
a movement begins. 🎗️

Last February 19–20, the Philippine National Cancer Summit 2026 gathered survivors, healthcare professionals, policymakers, advocates, and communities—united by one goal:

✨ A future where every Filipino receives person-centered, compassionate, and equitable cancer care.
The conversations were powerful.
The collaborations were inspiring.
And the momentum continues.

🎥 Relive the highlights and the hope from PNCS 2026:
https://youtu.be/9S8xouHcOBo?si=FcIbx3K23y3C_QX-
The summit may be over, but the mission continues.

🤝 The PCS Cancer Commission Foundation invites partners, advocates, and communities to continue working with us to strengthen cancer care in the Philippines.
Because when we work together, no Filipino has to face cancer alone.

When survivors, doctors, advocates, policymakers, and communities come together with one purpose…a movement begins. 🎗️Last February 19–20, the Philippine Na...

26/02/2026

💜 ICYMI: Philippine National Cancer Summit 2026

Dr. Corazon Ngelangel, MD, President of the Philippine Cancer Society, highlighted that equity in cancer care means every Filipino should have fair access to quality, affordable treatment, with extra support for the most vulnerable.

Missed the Summit? Catch the recap and highlights here:
🔗 https://cancersummit.pcscancom.org/

26/02/2026

💜 ICYMI: Philippine National Cancer Summit 2026

April C. Perreras, RN, CLT shared her powerful journey from cancer survivor to cancer exercise specialist, reminding us that exercise is not optional. It is part of cancer care.

Missed the session? Catch the recap and program highlights here:
🔗 https://cancersummit.pcscancom.org/

26/02/2026

💜 ICYMI: Philippine National Cancer Summit 2026

Exactly a week ago, Catherine SC Teh, MD, Chairperson of the PCS Cancer Commission Foundation, highlighted that too often, the burden of care falls on patients rather than the system. Strengthening integrated cancer care is key to changing this.

Missed the Summit? Catch the recap and program highlights here:
🔗 https://cancersummit.pcscancom.org/

26/02/2026

Thank you for joining the PCS Cancom Virtual Multidisciplinary Tumor Board (vMDTB) featuring Biliary Cancer in Collaboration with Philippine Association of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeons (PAHPBS)

The success of this vMDTB is a testament to the power of teamwork and collaboration in advancing cancer care

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25/02/2026

A Unified Front Against Biliary Malignancies 🎗️

The challenge of biliary cancer in the Philippines is significant, with many cases diagnosed at advanced stages. However, the Philippine Association of Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgeons, Inc. (PAHPBSI) believes that through a "Team Approach," we can bridge the gap in patient outcomes.

As we convene for the Biliary MDT, we emphasize that no single specialty holds the key—it is the synergy of surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists that creates a path to healing.

As PAHPBSI President Dr. Anthony R. Perez shares:
"By working together, we can translate advances in hepatobiliary oncology into meaningful, patient-centered care for Filipinos."

We express our deepest gratitude to the Philippine Cancer Commission and the Philippine College of Surgeons for their unwavering support. Together, we are not just discussing cases; we are building a national response that prioritizes the lives and quality of care for every Filipino patient.

24/02/2026

🎗️ JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST BILIARY CANCER — TOGETHER, THROUGH COLLABORATION AND EXPERT CARE.

The Philippine College of Surgeons Cancer Commission Foundation (PCS CanCom) invites all healthcare professionals to the 81st Virtual Multidisciplinary Tumor Board (vMDTB) — an avenue for shared learning, expert exchange, and multidisciplinary collaboration in advancing quality, person-centered lung cancer care in the Philippines.

🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Online via registration link:
https://bit.ly/biliarycavmdtb2026

Let’s continue working together to strengthen cancer care systems, one case, one collaboration, one life at a time. 💙

21/02/2026

Dr. Alfred Philip De Dios shared PhilHealth’s commitment to reducing the cancer burden by expanding access to prevention and early detection services. He delivered the message on behalf of PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado, MD.


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21/02/2026

Dr. Ravi Kannan, MD, Director of Cachar Cancer Hospital and a Ramon Magsaysay Awardee 2023, highlights the vital role of families and friends who support cancer patients behind the scenes. 💜

As part of the Philippine National Cancer Summit 2026, this conversation honors the unsung heroes who make person-centered and integrated cancer care possible.

Learn more about the Summit here:
🔗 https://cancersummit.pcscancom.org/

21/02/2026

It’s all about the genes! 🧬

Scenes from our ongoing Hereditary Cancer Genetics Workshop. Our experts and participants are hard at work today, bridging the gap between genetic science and patient care.

Collaborating, learning, and leading the way toward a cancer-free future! ✨

21/02/2026

"Not all cancers are hereditary—but all cancers are genetics."

This fundamental truth shared by Dr. Jose Rhoel C. De Leon (Immediate Past President, Philippine College of Surgeons - PCS) highlights why today’s Hereditary Cancer Genetics Workshop is a critical milestone for our community.

Understanding the molecular profile of a tumor isn't just an "add-on" to treatment; it is the key to Precision Medicine. By tailoring care to the genetic blueprint of the disease, we improve efficacy, reduce side effects, and ultimately, prioritize the patient's total well-being.

At PCS CanCom, we are dedicated to advancing the quality of cancer care by ensuring our surgeons and oncologists are equipped with the most advanced tools in genomic science.

21/02/2026

"As surgeons and cancer specialists, we are trained to remove disease. But hereditary cancer challenges us to think beyond the operating room."

Today, at the Hereditary Cancer Genetics Workshop, PCS Cancer Commission Chair Dr. Catherine SC Teh opened the session with a powerful reminder of our evolving mission. Advancing quality cancer care in the Philippines means moving from reactive surgery to proactive foresight.

It’s about more than the scalpel—it’s about protecting unaffected relatives and guiding families through life-altering decisions with clarity and empathy.

We are proud to host this intensive, case-driven training with international experts from the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, as we equip our local surgeons and oncologists to lead the way in genomic medicine.