Healthway Cancer Care Hospital pushes early detection, patient care

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• Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) is promoting earlier cancer screening and risk awareness among Filipinos
• The hospital is expanding community outreach through complimentary screenings and specialist consultations
• HCCH highlights coordinated, multidisciplinary care designed around each patient’s needs
• Executives say empowering people with knowledge can help shift cancer care from delayed action to earlier intervention
  
  
  

Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the Philippines’ first dedicated cancer hospital, is strengthening its campaign for earlier cancer detection and more coordinated patient care as it seeks to encourage Filipinos to take a proactive approach to their health. 

Through education, screenings, and specialist-led consultations, the hospital is aiming to move the cancer conversation from fear and uncertainty toward informed decision-making and timely action.

“Stronger starts with knowing,” shares Dr. Kaye Recto, HCCH deputy chief operating officer, in a statement.

“It's about empowering each of us to understand our bodies, embrace the power of early detection, and bravely act long before any symptoms even whisper. Every Filipino deserves the peace of mind that comes from being the captain of their health journey.”

Why it matters

Cancer outcomes often improve when risks are identified and addressed early. HCCH said its Stronger Life Community initiative brings health services closer to the public through complimentary screenings, wellness activities, and expert consultations that encourage earlier intervention.

The hospital’s model centers on personalized care planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and Centers of Excellence focused on priority cancer types. Specialists across surgery, oncology, diagnostics, pathology, nutrition, rehabilitation, and survivorship services work together to develop coordinated treatment plans for patients.

The big picture

HCCH is also emphasizing education around common cancer risks and screening recommendations. 

For breast health, the hospital encourages self-breast awareness beginning at age 20, clinical breast examinations from age 35, and screening mammography from age 40, with earlier assessments recommended for higher-risk individuals. It also advises women to consult physicians regarding cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination.

The hospital highlighted screening options for lung, colorectal, and head and neck cancers, stressing that family history, lifestyle, symptoms, and personal risk factors should guide medical decisions. 

It also underscored the importance of survivorship support, including rehabilitation, nutrition, emotional wellness, and long-term recovery planning.

What they’re saying

“Stronger starts with one step: show up, ask questions, screen earlier, and consult sooner,” said Dr. Ramy Roxas, chief operating officer of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital. “HCCH is here to make that journey clearer, more coordinated, and more human for patients and families.” —Ramon C. Nocon |Ed: Corrie S. Narisma