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PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 24
Life was definitely wrought with challenges when Dennis L. Ballon was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in August 2010. Through the help of his “village of support systems”, led by his indefatigable wife, Shiela, Dennis has been benefitted by vital programs and services, including spiritual nourishment. Little by little, through the EPCALM Foundation, help came in the form of free chemo drugs, and more involvement in person-to-person engagements, among interv


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 23
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


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 22
Jolie Ann Angala-Festejo, 34, proves that resilience and positivity can triumph over the darkest moments of life. When it throws its...


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 21
The life of Cristy T. Frias, 52, somehow flipped over when she received her diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Despite her...


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 20
Renelle Avi C. Cabrieto, 31 , c ontinues to show hope and resilience despite the many setbacks life has thrown his way. It was already...


PATIENT JOURNALS Lessons Learned Series - No. 19
Christine S. Alfaro , 34, a devoted wife and mother of three, was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in 2015. Her family...
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