Although Armie A. Maglalang has fought her battle with chronic myelogenous leukemia since November 2020 in silence, often in isolation, it has made her faith in the Almighty stronger. “Leukemia is His gift to me,” she declares. It has made her a more obedient and trustful person, in her pursuit of answers to her present circumstances. Today, she is at peace with herself, as she finds comfort in the solace offered by God. Through various activities at EPCALM, her outlook in l

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...

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....

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

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

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

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

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