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QC cancer control ordinance marks first year

QC cancer control ordinance marks first year

Job Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

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MANILA — The Quezon City local government continues strengthening its cancer care programs as the city’s Integrated Cancer Control Ordinance (QCICCO) marked its first year, centered on comprehensive cancer prevention and treatment services.

The ordinance, signed on May 6, 2024, sought to create screening and early detection registries, boost partnership with public and private stakeholders, and set up local funding strategies for cancer patients.

The ordinance also aims to provide timely access to cancer treatment and make it more affordable to patients.

The ordinance was complemented by the construction of the 20-storey Philippine Cancer Center along Quezon Avenue, which was set to be completed in 2027.

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On Feb. 4, during the launch of the 30-days screening to treatment program, more than 5,000 residents were screened for cancer, the statement read. The 30-day timeframe includes cancer-related interventions, from detection, referral, to medication.

“These initiatives ensure every Quezon City resident has access to world-class cancer care,” said Quezon City councilor Alfred Vargas, who introduced the ordinance.

The councilor thanked the Cancer Coalition Philippines, Philippine Cancer Society, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology, and Mayor Joy Belmonte for the support.

In February, the local government said ACT NOW Cancer Control Ambassadors for Hope will be created to serve as focal persons and help with early detection and strengthen referral systems in their community.

Belmonte earlier said cancer is not only a health threat, it also burdens families.

“Hindi biro ang sakit na cancer…. Napakamahal ng gamutan para rito. Kapag mas maagang na-detect ang cancer at mayroon na tayong nakahandang mga programa, maaagapan natin ito at maiiwasan ang malalang epekto nito sa buhay at kabuhayan ng ating mga mamamayan,” she said.

In 2024, the Philippine Society of Oncologists said cancer patients were “getting younger.”

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