14/08/2026
💡 Words From the Expert: Protecting the Women We Love
"Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable and treatable cancers — yet many women continue to lose their lives because of lack of awareness, lack of screening, and delayed treatment.
This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, let us remind every woman that prevention is possible. HPV vaccination, regular screening, early consultation, and timely treatment can save lives.
As healthcare professionals, advocates, families, and communities, we all play a role in protecting the women we love. Let us continue to spread awareness, encourage screening, encourage HPV vaccination, and fight the stigma surrounding gynecologic cancers." — Dr. Marie Aleli De Castro-Malig, President, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines (SGOP)
At the Philippine College of Surgeons Cancer Commission Foundation, we echo this vital call to action. In our advocacy for person-centered and quality cancer care, we believe that a future free from cervical cancer is absolutely within our reach—if we work together. 🤝✨
🏁 Our Collective Roadmap to Elimination:
✅HPV Vaccination: Protecting our youth as the definitive first line of defense.
✅Regular Screening: Breaking down the fear and making routine check-ups a standard for every woman.
✅Timely, Quality Treatment: Ensuring that when a case is found, the patient is seamlessly navigated through a supportive health system without delay.
Quality care means seeing the person behind the diagnosis. Let’s eliminate the stigma, empower the women in our lives with knowledge, and ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to every Filipina, no matter where she is. 🌸💙
