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Leukemia is God’s gift to me
Patient Stories Series (No. 23) Growing up in Angeles City, Pampanga, Armie A. Maglalang had to face many health issues. Nonetheless,...

EPCALM
Jul 17


Breathing in positivity brings wonders
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?...

EPCALM
Jul 14


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

EPCALM
Jul 10


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

EPCALM
Jul 8


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

EPCALM
Jul 2


It takes a ‘village’ to move forward
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...

EPCALM
Mar 24


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

EPCALM
Mar 7


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

EPCALM
Feb 27


Living with leukemia through faith 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....

EPCALM
Feb 20


The Wonders of a Strong Support System
Patient Stories Series (No. 14) Originally from Parañaque City, Frederick A. Oaper moved to Nangka, Marikina City in 2015 to start a...

EPCALM
Dec 13, 2024


Facing Life with a Smile
Patient Stories Series (No. 13) Despite being diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in July 2019, the infectious zest for...

EPCALM
Dec 8, 2024


While There is Life, There is Always Hope
Patient Stories Series (No. 12) Born and raised in Carigara, Leyte, where he spent his elementary and high years, Michael R. Quinagutan...

EPCALM
Dec 3, 2024


Valuable Insights from a Leukemia Patient
Patient Stories Series (No. 11) An EPCALM-serviced patient shared three valuable insights he learned from his leukemia journey, which he...

EPCALM
Oct 10, 2024


Hope blooms in her brave fight
Patient Stories Series (No. 10) She has faced adversities, and continues to battle challenges as they come, with firm determination and...

EPCALM
Aug 20, 2024


Public Awareness on Leukemia is Key
Patient Stories Series (No. 9) Raising awareness about leukemia serves as a platform to educate the public about the disease’s early...

EPCALM
Jun 25, 2024


A CML ‘wonderwo-mom’
Patient Stories Series (No. 8) Fatigue, rapid weight loss, loss of appetite – these were some of the telltale symptoms, which prompted...

EPCALM
Jun 18, 2024


From Leukemia Patient to Advocate
Patient Stories Series (No. 7) About three years ago, Mary Ana M. Alonzo faced her most challenging health crisis when she was treated...

EPCALM
Jun 14, 2024


Bearing a Torch of Hope in Her Leukemia Journey
Patient Stories Series (No. 6) Throughout her life journey, she has weathered storms and hurdled many challenges, including health...

EPCALM
Mar 25, 2024


Early Detection is Key, Says This Leukemia Warrior
Patient Stories Series (No. 5) Like most types of cancers, early diagnosis and treatment of leukemia are more likely to have a successful...

EPCALM
Mar 12, 2024


She Finds Hope in Connecting with Others
Patient Stories Series (No. 4) She gets her strength from others like her – battling chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) – with a firm...

EPCALM
Mar 4, 2024
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