Transcript Asian Hospital Breast Cancer Group and “PROJECT PINK” Present

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Basic facts about Cancer and it’s National
Prevalence
Cancer is limited thus recovery is possible
Our Body, Mind and Spirit are closely
interconnected thus recovery is possible
The decision to become “Patient-Active” is a
promising first step towards recovery.
The broader definition of “Recovery”
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Cancer
Large group of malignant tumors
characterized by uncontrolled
proliferation of abnormal cells with
lethal potential
-The Philippine Handbook of Clinical Oncology
Cancer has MULTIFACTORIAL causes
 Cancer
75% of all cancers occur >50y.o.
4% occur in children
-The Philippine Handbook of Clinical Oncology
 Cancer
The 3rd leading cause of death in the
Philippines
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189 Filipinos per 100,000
population(1998 figure)
1 out of 5 Filipinos who would live to
would develop Cancer
age 74
Leading Cancer in Filipino Males
1. Lung
2. Liver
3. Prostate
Leading Cancer in Filipino Females
1. Breast
2. Cervix Uteri
3. Lung
Poor Survival from Cancer was related to
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Advanced stage of disease
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Incomplete treatment
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Inadequate supportive care due to economic
constraints
World Health Organization definition of
Palliative care:
"the active total care of patients whose disease is not
responsive to curative treatment…..The goal of palliative
care is the achievement of the best possible quality of life for
patients and their families… Many aspects of palliative care are
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also applicable earlier in the course of the illness, in conjunction
with anticancer treatment …Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery
have a place in palliative care, provided that the symptomatic benefits of
treatment clearly outweigh the disadvantages….."
-W.H.O. 1990
• It cannot cripple love,
• It cannot shatter hope,
• It cannot corrode faith,
• It cannot eat away peace,
• It cannot destroy confidence,
• It cannot kill friendship,
• It cannot shut out memories,
• It cannot silence courage,
• It cannot invade the soul,
• It cannot reduce eternal life,
• It cannot quench the Spirit,
• It cannot lessen the power of the resurrection.
In view of the eternal plan of God has for
our life, cancer is pretty powerless.
Don't lose your perspective!
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Strong scientific studies in PsychoNeuro-Immunolgy
“Women who participated in the
support group had lived an average of
18months longer than those who had
not…”- David Speigel, Standford University
A snapshot of the basic stress
response, and what goes on:
•Your body tries to get back
to normal
Adrenaline surges
Breathing becomes rapid
and shallow
Heart rate increases
Blood pressure rises
Blood sugar levels increase
Immune systems is
overworked
"People with cancer who participate in
their fight for recovery from cancer
will improve the quality of their life
and may enhance the possibility of
their recovery."
-Harold Benjamin, Ph.D, founder of The Wellness Community
(TWC) June 1982
Patient Active Concept…
"Patient Active" is someone who considers
themselves part of the fight for recovery along
with their physicians and health care team.
A Patient Active also adopts a series of actions,
behaviors and attitudes that will improve the
quality of his or her life and may enhance the
possibility of recovery.
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Body
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Mind
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Spirit
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Soul