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Children with Cancer in Mindanao

Mae Concepcion J. Dolendo, MD Pediatric Oncologist

The Burden of Childhood Cancer in Mindanao

No. of New Cases of Childhood Cancer per year

DMC 2004 DMC 2009 Mindanao

Davao Childrens Cancer Fund Inc (DCCFI)

Non-stock, nonprofit charity organization dedicated to children with cancer

Davao Childrens Cancer Fund Inc. (DCCFI) Mission Vision


To bring hope, promote better survival rates and achieve excellent, holistic care for children with cancer through advocacy, research and environmental protection.

DCCFI- Major Accomplishments

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

Infection Control -Mentoring and Follow up

Dr Catherine Lam

Dr Patricia Alcasabas

DRH Pediatric Oncology Subspecialty Rotation

Pediatric Oncology Training

Pediatric Oncology Nurse Training Course

International Partnerships

Outreach:
Mindanao Pediatric Cancer Care Network Satellite Facilities

Mindanao Pediatric Cancer Care Network

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

DCCFI - Major Accomplishments

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

Childhood Cancer Public Awareness

Child Cancer Survivor Stories

Celebrate life with Onnie

Philippine Air Force Camp Visit (Camillian Family)

Child Life Program by Kythe

Loboc Childrens Choir

Celebrating Life and its Seasons

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

Improved facilities, infrastructure and equipment for children with cancer

Schematic Diagram of CCBDU

2003 22020 003

2004 2010

2003

2004

2006

2010

Childrens Chemo Room (St Jude Room)

Teens Chemo Room


(St Camillus Room)

Pag Asa (HOPE) Activity Area

Official Launching August 12, 2010

Why Support Philhealth Advocacy for Children with Cancer?

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

The Needs are Great

No. of New Cases of Childhood Cancer per year

DMC 2004 DMC 2009 Mindanao

Why Support Philhealth Advocacy for Children with Cancer?

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

We can all make a difference To God be all the glory!

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