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

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...