St. Luke's BGC Cancer Support Group

21/10/2026

Make it Visible. A video by Dr. Kang and now translated into Filipino. Screen, Address, Integrate Psychosocial Care in Cancer.

21/10/2026

Sometimes, one of the most powerful forms of support comes from someone who understands because they’ve been there.

A cancer diagnosis can bring emotional distress, uncertainty, and isolation. Peer support offers something uniquely valuable: connection with someone who understands the experience firsthand.

A new editorial highlights why peer support could become a cornerstone of oncology care—and what must happen to realize its potential.

🔹 Connection that matters: Shared lived experience can foster trust, hope, empowerment, and a sense of belonging.
🔹 Support that fits: Programs should reflect people’s cultural backgrounds, language, age, needs, and stage of the cancer journey.
🔹 Safety and sustainability: Training, supervision, confidentiality, and clear referral pathways are essential.
🔹 Stronger evidence: More research is needed to understand long-term impact, cost-effectiveness, and how to expand access equitably.

For psycho-oncology professionals, the opportunity is clear: integrate lived experience into supportive care while ensuring peer programs are safe, accessible, and sustainable.

How can we better recognize and support the role of peer support in cancer care?

🔗 Read the article: https://bioengineer.org/why-cancer-peer-support-is-poised-to-become-a-cornerstone-of-oncology-care/

10/10/2026

Breast Health Matters: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City Cancer Institute, together with the Cancer Support Group–GC, successfully held “Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast Health Matters” today, October 10, 2026.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed speakers, Dr. Luke Osler Lazatin and Dr. Ray Gerard Gochioco, for sharing their valuable knowledge on surgical and medical oncology, and to Mr. Mike Angelo Alvero for discussing the benefits of the PhilHealth Z Benefits Package for breast cancer patients.

Special thanks to Ms. Carla Sison and ICanServe Foundation, Inc. for their inspiring advocacy and continued commitment to breast cancer awareness and patient empowerment.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our hosts, Mr. Jan Robert Saldo and Ms. Stephanie Karla Pinpin, under the St. Luke’s Healthcare Academy, and to St. Luke’s Marketing – Global City for their continued support in making this event a success.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in promoting breast health, early detection, patient education, and compassionate cancer care. Together, let us continue to spread awareness, inspire hope, and empower lives.

19/09/2026

14/09/2026

Sharing with you this article by Ms. Alya Honasan on the recently concluded Patient Summit and discussion on Fear of Cancer Recurrence.

The 5th Patient Power Philippines 2026 Summit of the ICanServe (ICS) Foundation Philippines was held last September 4 and 5, Friday and Saturday, at Brittany Hotel Bonifacio Global City, with the support of MSD, Healthway...

11/09/2026

Celebrating 15 Years of Care, Compassion, and Hope! 💙

Join us as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Cancer Institute of St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City!

Scan the QR code to register and be part of this meaningful celebration. ✨

📅 September 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 NN
📍 Henry Sy Auditorium, 5th Floor

Together, let’s celebrate 15 years of empowering patients and uplifting lives.

08/09/2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some things we can do to support them.

29/08/2026

Thank you for attending our webinar on distress. It was a very productive and meaningful time virtually. The knowledge we gained about distress that the cancer patients and their families and loved ones experience is something we cannot minimize. Psychosocial support and care is important and should be part of standard care. We were encouraged by the testimonies of our cancer warriors- Ma'am Adora, and Kyla. Thanks for all that you do for our patients and their families. Here are some post webinar pics :-)

21/08/2026

It's time to open this discussion. Join us in this webinar on Distress.

The St. Luke’s - Global City Cancer Institute invites patients, caregivers, and families to "Distress in the Cancer Journey: Supporting the Heart and Mind Through Cancer," an online lay forum dedicated to addressing the psychological and emotional impacts of a cancer diagnosis.

Healing goes beyond medical treatment—caring for mental health is essential throughout every stage of the journey.

Register here: https://www.stlukes.com.ph/news-and-events/events-and-conferences/distress-in-the-cancer-journey-lay-forum