Dennis Ballon: Grateful for a bittersweet ride; always hopeful for better days ahead. Patient Stories Series (No. 24) Since August 2010, Dennis L. Ballon , 43, has been journeying with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), which his wife, Shiela, has defined their “bittersweet” family life.  Born in Manila, he has often found himself relocating here and there, mainly due to the separation of his parents. As far as he can remember, his growing up years were marked with being exc

Jolie Ann Angala-Festejo, 34, proves that resilience and positivity can triumph over the darkest moments of life. When it throws its...

The life of Cristy T. Frias, 52, somehow flipped over when she received her diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Despite her...

Renelle Avi C. Cabrieto, 31 , c ontinues to show hope and resilience despite the many setbacks life has thrown his way. It was already...

Christine S. Alfaro , 34, a devoted wife and mother of three, was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in 2015. Her family...

Patient Stories Series (No. 23) Growing up in Angeles City, Pampanga, Armie A. Maglalang  had to face many health issues. Nonetheless,...

Patient Stories Series (No. 22) She lost her hair. She lost her strength. But she did not lose the will to live. Her way of fighting?...

Patient Stories Series (No. 21) Cristy T. Frias used to work in a firm, which provides telecommunication equipment.  She has been married...

Patient Stories Series (No. 20) Growing up was hard for Renelle Avi C. Cabrieto  and his three siblings. When their parents separated...

Patient Stories Series (No. 19) In the municipality of Mexico, Pampanga – Christine S. Alfaro,  alongside her loving husband, has raised...

(Today, 1 June 2025, is National Cancer Survivors Day! It is a poignant, inspiring annual celebration of life. It is also a call to...

Patient Stories Series (No. 18) Growing up as the eldest in a family of eight children in Barangay San Miguel, Ramon, in the province of...

Patient Stories Series (No. 17) It was 10 years ago when Elenita Y. Medina  received the diagnosis she had long dreaded – her medical...

Patient Stories Series (No. 16) Amid the challenges of leukemia, Mark Joseph V. Bernardo  stands as a testament to resilience and hope....

Patient Stories Series (No. 15) About 10 years ago, many had thought she would not have much long to live. At 23 then, Geraldine S....

Frederick A. Oaper's  journey is an evidence of resilience and the power of community. Diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)...

Life is beautiful if we live in the grace of God. This is what Annabelle C. Ravena’s  learned in her leukemia journey.  Diagnosed with...

His battle with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) was one fought with unwavering faith in God. The leukemia journey of Michael R....

From a young age, Dr. Johnel M. Candava , 54, has been profoundly dedicated to serving his community. As the sought-after...

With Jesus as her ultimate armor in her battle against leukemia, Dr. Maria Ella R. Cabanlet , 51, her leukemia journey has brought her...