Blood Cancer Alliance partners with PCHTM to improve quality of life of blood cancer patients

The EPCALM Foundation, joins other Founding Members of the Blood Cancer Alliance of the Philippines (BCAP), in signing a partnership agreement this week with the Philippine College of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (PCHTM) toward improving the quality of life of blood cancer patients, among other priorities.

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was a side event of the three-day 6^th Annual Convention of PCHTM. The PCHTM is at the forefront of research, Clinical practice and knowledge in hematology and transfusion medicine in the country. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the standards of care, promoting best practices, and improving patient outcomes in these fields. 

Other BCAP organizations represented during the ceremonial signing included MyeSPEAK Foundation Inc, Kanser sa Adolescents and Young Adults Inc., and Lymphoma Awareness Philippines Inc.

At the same time, PCHTM and BCAP jointly launched “Alam Mo Blood,” a public awareness campaign, which seeks to provide accurate, accessible information on blood diseases. The advocacy project is aimed at empowering Filipinos with timely and relevant information to counter myths with facts, and encourage early detection, treatment and care. 

The Alliance endeavors to use data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for awareness, advocacy, and communication activities. The BCAP recognize that all activities are an integral part of the country’s cancer control program.

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