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Clear information for patients and families in the Philippines: chemotherapy, costs, financial help and caring at home.
What is chemotherapy (ano ang chemotherapy)? A plain guide for families: how chemo works, IV vs oral chemo, cycles and what to ask the oncologist.
What chemotherapy costs in the Philippines and legitimate ways to pay less: generics, PhilHealth, DOH aid, guarantee letters and senior or PWD discounts.
How Filipino cancer patients can get help from PCSO, DSWD, PhilHealth, Malasakit Centers and the DOH cancer fund, plus how to use a guarantee letter.
Generic and biosimilar cancer medicines explained: same active ingredient, bioequivalence, FDA Philippines registration, and how to check a seller.
How to give cancer pills safely at home: gloves, storage, missed doses, vomiting, interactions and disposal. Plain guidance for Filipino families.
Common chemotherapy side effects like nausea, hair loss, tiredness and mouth sores, the warning signs that need a doctor now, and simple self-care at home.
How common breast cancer (cancer sa suso) is in the Philippines, its warning signs, screening, treatment, and where Filipino families can get help.
Caring for a family member with cancer in the Philippines: medicines, chemo infection and food safety, emotional support, and GL and PhilHealth help.
Where to buy cancer medicines safely in the Philippines: check the FDA license and product registration, spot fakes, and keep cold medicines cold.
PCSO guarantee letter for chemo drugs: the documents to prepare, how to apply online, by email or at a branch, and how to use the GL at a hospital or supplier.
How DSWD AICS medical assistance works for cancer medicines: who can apply, the usual requirements, where to apply and how to use a DSWD guarantee letter.
How the 20% Senior Citizen and PWD discount and VAT exemption work on medicines in the Philippines: IDs, prescriptions, the math, and cancer medicines.
Life after cancer treatment in the Philippines: follow-up visits, late effects, healthy habits, work rights, the PWD ID and real survivor support groups.
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