1.    Cancer is now the number 2 cause of death for adults and children in the Philippines.

2.    Cancer is curable if diagnosed early and treated appropriately.

3.    The catastrophic cost of cancer treatment pushes Filipino families into financial crisis and deeper into poverty.

4.    The financial burden of cancer treatment is the main reason patients with cancer discontinue or do not complete treatment. Precious lives are lost due to financial burden of treatment.

5.    Survival rates for all cancers in the Philippines is low compared to neighboring countries.

6.    Strengthening health system capacities and giving financial support for cancer patients will increase survivorship.

7.    Children who survive cancer have 71 production years of Life to contribute to the country’s growth and development.

8.    Cancer threatens the future and security of our families. It robs our country of vital human resources and assets for sustainable development. 

9.    Cancer is considered a serious threat putting risk national and global economic stability.  Fighting and controlling cancer is an investment in a secure and bright future for our families and our nation.

10.  By 2030, cancer incidence in the Philippines is projected to increase by as much as 80 percent.  This will pose a tremendous stress to our health system and our country’s resources. 

THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!