Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Supported a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and support staff through international grants Facilitated international partnerships with St Jude, World Child Cancer and University Childrens Medical Institute-Singapore Supported training and continuing education
Multidisciplinary Meetings
Continuing Education
Nurse educator from NUH Nurses sent to Singapore for pediatric oncology training at NUH Ward 88 Local continuing education training
Dr Catherine Lam
Dr Patricia Alcasabas
International Partnerships
Outreach:
Mindanao Pediatric Cancer Care Network Satellite Facilities
Strengthen capability of Mother Unit at Southern Philippines Medical Center Develop satellite facilities in strategic areas to promote early detection, referral and follow-up Improve pediatric oncology care, survival and cure
Advocacy and Fundraising through local partners Facilitated access by indigent children and families to resources Promote Child Life Program and improve quality of life for the children
House of Hope
Comparison of Remission Induction Rates of Children with ALL at a Tertiary Public Hospital (treatment abandonment not included)
2004-2007
2008-2009
Tiburon J et al. St Jude Asia Poster 2008 Dizon, M et al St Jude Asia Poster 2009
Major accomplishments
2004 2010
2003
2004
2006
2010
Childhood cancer is curable; curing a child with a catastrophic illness like cancer brings back a future of many years Quality of life is priceless Indigent children need your help PhilHelath Support will help build a Pediatric Cancer Center for Mindanao
We have shown that working together, we can accomplish many things We can save lives We can all help contribute to the body of knowledge on child cancer especially from countries with limited resources