Frederic Ivan L. Ting, MD - Medical Oncologist

26/08/2026

EPISODE 45: Fertility & Cancer Treatment ❤️‍🩹

“Doc, pwede pa ba akong magkaanak after cancer treatment?”

Behind this simple question is a dream—a dream of becoming a parent someday, of building a family, of having a future beyond cancer. 🥺

And that is why fertility matters.

Cancer treatment can sometimes affect fertility, but being diagnosed with cancer does not automatically mean that your dreams of having children have to end.

Before starting treatment, it is important to talk to your doctor about your fertility and, when appropriate, discuss options for fertility preservation. Because while our priority is to treat the cancer and save a life, we should also remember the life our patients hope to live after cancer. ❤️

Sa cancer journey, hindi lang natin dapat iniisip kung paano malalabanan ang cancer.

We should also ask:
“Ano ang mga pangarap mo pagkatapos ng treatment?”

Because surviving cancer is not the end of the story.

It is the beginning of a new chapter—one where there is still hope, still dreams, and sometimes, even the possibility of building the family you've always prayed for. 🌱

Don’t be afraid to ask. Don’t be afraid to talk about fertility. And most importantly, don’t stop dreaming about your future. ❤️

🎥 Watch this video and let’s talk about Fertility and Cancer Treatment.



👉 Share this with someone who needs to understand how cancer treatment is evolving.

Disclaimer:
The information presented in this video is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Oncology is a complex and rapidly evolving field, and the content shared here may not apply to individual circumstances.

Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this video.

If you have specific concerns about your health or cancer-related care, please consult your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

22/08/2026

EPISODE 44: “Doc, natatakot ako magpa-chemo…” 🙏

And that’s okay.

Marami sa mga pasyente natin ang unang pumapasok sa clinic na may takot—takot sa pagsusuka, pagod, pagkawala ng buhok, panghihina, at sa mga kwentong narinig nila tungkol sa chemotherapy.

Pero sometimes, the fear of chemotherapy is worse than the chemotherapy itself.

Hindi ibig sabihin na wala kang mararamdamang side effects. Pero hindi rin ibig sabihin na kailangan mong pagdaanan ito nang mag-isa.

Maraming side effects ngayon ang kayang i-prevent, bawasan, at gamutin. Kasama mo ang iyong doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and the entire cancer care team every step of the way.

And remember: chemotherapy is not meant to take away your strength. It is given to help you fight for your life, your family, your dreams, and the days you still want to live. 🩵

Kung natatakot ka, okay lang.�Kung kinakabahan ka, okay lang.�Huminga ka. Magtanong. Magpaliwanag. Magtiwala.

Huwag mong hayaang ang takot ang magdesisyon para sa’yo.

One treatment at a time.�One day at a time.�One step at a time.

Because sometimes, bravery simply means showing up—even when you’re scared. 🌱

🎥 Watch my latest vlog: “Side Effects of Chemotherapy”

Para sa lahat ng lumalaban sa cancer: Hindi ka nag-iisa. May kasama ka. May paraan. At higit sa lahat, may pag-asa.❤️



👉 Share this with someone who needs to understand how cancer treatment is evolving.

Disclaimer:
The information presented in this video is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Oncology is a complex and rapidly evolving field, and the content shared here may not apply to individual circumstances.

Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this video.

If you have specific concerns about your health or cancer-related care, please consult your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

21/08/2026

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19/08/2026

EPISODE 43: Clinical Trials — Ano Ito? 🧬❤️

Kapag sinabi nating Clinical Trial, hindi ito basta experiment. It is hope backed by science.

Dito natin sinusubukan ang mga bagong gamot, bagong paraan ng paggamot, at bagong strategies that could one day change the way we treat cancer.

At ang pinaka-importanteng bahagi?

Patients.

Every patient who courageously joins a clinical trial is not only fighting for their own chance at better treatment—they are also helping create better options for the patients who will come after them.
Maybe the treatment being studied today will become the standard treatment of tomorrow.

Kaya kung may clinical trial na iniaalok sa isang cancer patient, huwag agad matakot. Ask questions. Understand the risks and benefits. And make an informed decision.

Because sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs in cancer care begin with someone brave enough to ask:
“What if there is another way?” ❤️

🎥 Clinical Trials — Ano Ito?�Alamin natin kung ano ang clinical trials, paano ito ginagawa, at bakit napakahalaga nito sa future of cancer care.

Science gives us possibilities. Patients give those possibilities a chance. 🧬



👉 Share this with someone who needs to understand how cancer treatment is evolving.

Disclaimer:
The information presented in this video is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Oncology is a complex and rapidly evolving field, and the content shared here may not apply to individual circumstances.

Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this video.

If you have specific concerns about your health or cancer-related care, please consult your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

19/08/2026

Thanks, Dr. Tanya Rae Cuatriz-Tampo of TRMD Clinic for always taking care if my patients with dermatologic concerns.

As I always say, “Kahit naga-treat sang cancer, dapat pogi at maganda pa rin!” 🩵

Not every new “rash” is a worsening of the original condition. Sometimes, the history tells us why.

The patient is currently on EGFR inhibitor therapy and referred for papulopustular lesions, a common cutaneous effect of this treatment. Oral antibiotics were subsequently started.

The patient returned with new erythematous patches on the face that appeared just a few hours after unprotected sun exposure. The patient usually wears a face mask, providing some protection to the lower face.

The timing and clinical findings pointed to a phototoxic reaction, more likely related to the photosensitizing antibiotic the patient was taking.

Since the medications were necessary and could not simply be discontinued, management focused on what we could modify: proper counselling, strict photoprotection and appropriate topical treatment.

After 2 weeks, there was complete resolution of the new lesions.

A thorough history can make all the difference. Much more, good patient care often comes from working closely with colleagues across specialties.

Note: Images are straight-from-camera with no digital enhancements applied, adhering strictly to ethical standards. Shared with the patient’s consent.

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18/08/2026

Biosimilars: Expanding Access, Preserving Quality.

A meaningful day sharing insights on biosimilars—how they work, what the evidence tells us, and most importantly, how they can help make quality cancer care more accessible to more patients.

Medicine continues to evolve. Our responsibility is to keep learning, keep asking the right questions, and make decisions grounded in science, evidence, and the best interests of our patients.

Because innovation in cancer care is not only about developing new treatments—it’s also about making effective treatments more accessible to those who need them most. 💙

18/08/2026

Cancer care is never a one-person job. ❤️

Behind every successful treatment is a team—nurses, pharmacists, medical technologists, radiologic technologists, and other allied health professionals who make compassionate, safe, and quality care possible.

They are not just part of the team. They are the heart of the team.

To all our nurses and allied health professionals: thank you for showing up, caring deeply, and making a difference in every patient’s cancer journey. 🙏💙

17/08/2026

Fear and stigma can delay lifesaving care.
When cancer is treated as a taboo subject people may skip screenings and ignore warning signs. But with early detection, many cancers are treatable.
Open conversations, awareness and sharing stories of recovery can help break stigma and encourage people to seek care sooner.

16/08/2026

“NEGATIVE FOR TUMOR.” ❤️

Minsan, ilang words lang sa isang pathology report… pero napakalaki ng meaning.
37 years old.

Isang batang babae, diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer.

She underwent 6 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with HER2-directed therapy, bago isinagawa ang right mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection.

And then came the pathology report:
No residual tumor.
0 out of 21 lymph nodes involved.
All surgical margins negative.
ypT0N0.

In oncology, we call this a pathologic complete response—or pCR.

Pero behind those letters and numbers is a much bigger story.

Six cycles of treatment.
Six cycles of pagod, takot, uncertainty, at maraming sleepless nights.
Six cycles of choosing to fight kahit mahirap.

And this is exactly why neoadjuvant treatment is so important in HER2-positive breast cancer.

Hindi natin kailangang hintayin na maoperahan muna ang pasyente bago natin labanan ang cancer.

We fight it early.

Sa neoadjuvant treatment, we give systemic therapy before surgery to attack the cancer while it is still in the breast and lymph nodes.

And in HER2-positive breast cancer, we now have powerful HER2-targeted therapies that can make a remarkable difference.

Kapag pagkatapos ng treatment ay wala nang nakikitang invasive cancer sa breast at lymph nodes, that is more than just a “good pathology result.”

It tells us that the cancer responded beautifully to treatment.

And importantly, the response also gives us valuable information that can help guide the next steps in treatment.

Of course, pCR does not mean we simply stop treatment.

Cancer care continues. Appropriate adjuvant therapy and close follow-up remain very important.

But today, we celebrate.
Because sometimes, medicine gives us a moment worth pausing for.

To this 37-year-old woman:
Cancer came into your life at an age when you should have been busy building dreams—not fighting for your future.
Pero lumaban ka.
You showed up for every treatment.
You endured every difficult day.
And today, your pathology report tells us something beautiful:
“Negative for tumor.”

Hindi nito binubura ang lahat ng pinagdaanan mo.
But it reminds us that the treatment worked.
And this is why we believe in early, biology-driven, evidence-based cancer care.

Because behind every tumor is a person.
Behind every pathology report is a family.
And behind every treatment plan is a dream for more birthdays, more memories, more ordinary days together.

Cancer may have interrupted her story.
But cancer does not get to write the ending. ❤️🎗️

16/08/2026

Building Teams. Building Leaders. Building a Community. 💚

Grateful to have spent time with the student leaders of the USLS College of Medicine Student Council, Tambal, and La Compendia Medisina during their Team Building Activity.

Beyond the games, laughter, and challenges, activities like these remind us that leadership is not about standing above others—it is about learning to trust, listen, support, and grow together.

As future Lasallian physicians, you will face challenges that cannot be overcome alone. The strength of our medical community will always come from how we lift one another up, especially when the journey becomes difficult.

May you continue to lead with competence, compassion, courage, and a genuine heart for service.

Because medicine is not just about becoming good doctors.

It is about becoming good people who choose to make a difference—together.

Proud of you, future Lasallian physicians. Keep growing. Keep serving. Keep choosing to make healthcare better for our country. 🇵🇭💚
Animo La Salle!