ICANSERVE Foundation, Inc. marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) with a campaign to encourage women to get themselves checked using the line, "OK Kapa?", literally, "Is it okay to be touched?". In social media posts starting on October 7, ICANSERVE members and...
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6th SEABCS: ‘Stories of Hope’ resound
Stories of hope and courage resounded through the region at the closing ceremony of the 6th Southeast Asia Breast Cancer Symposium (SEABCS), held from September 23-25, 2022 in Taguig City, Philippines and online. Hosted by ICANSERVE Foundation and Global Focus on...
One ASEAN voice: Regional patient advocates aim to move the needle
The 6th Southeast Asia Breast Cancer Symposium (SEABCS), held from September 23-25, 2022 in Taguig City, Philippines and online, concluded with participants committing to forge partnerships to move the needle in breast cancer healthcare. At a session on the last day,...
SEABCS brings breast cancer community together through dance
ICanServe Foundation gathers cancer survivors, patient advocates, health professionals, researchers, and policy makers at the 6th Southeast Asia Breast Cancer Symposium (SEABCS) to share ideas, collaborate on solutions… and dance! To lighten the mood amidst a lineup...
6th SEABCS: ICanServe to launch online manual for breast cancer patients
Philippines-based ICANSERVE Foundation, Inc. launches its online Manual for breast cancer patients on the last day of the 6th Southeast Asia Breast Cancer Symposium (SEABCS), to be held virtually from September 23-25, 2022. ICANSERVE’s comprehensive and engaging...
Southeast Asian patient advocates seek to learn from PH ad guru
Patient advocates joining the 6th Southeast Asia Breast Cancer Symposium (SEABCS) to be held online from September 23-25, 2022 are in for a treat. Filipino advertising guru Marlon Rivera will talk about “Unleashing the Power of Social Media in Your Advocacy” in a...
Founder of UK start-up Boost Innovations to speak at 6th SEABCS
When Sam Jackman’s mother had a mastectomy as part of breast cancer treatment, she found that the traditional silicone gel prosthesis was hot, sweaty, uncomfortable, and unsuitable for an active lifestyle. After many years of searching online for an alternative, Sam...
6th SEABCS: Artificial Intelligence to predict breast cancer risk
Early breast cancer detection goes high tech with artificial intelligence (AI) now being used to predict breast cancer risk under a study called the Mirai Project. Learn about this mammography-based model for predicting breast cancer risk at the 6th Southeast Asia...
CEO of 25-year old foundation to grace 6th Southeast Asia Breast Cancer Symposium
Longevity is a major issue faced by many patient organizations, in particular those led by cancer survivors. Leaders may suffer a recurrence, a spread of cancer, or even pass away while members may not be ready to step into the leadership role. The topic, “Future...
Former Health Secretary Ubial to keynote 2nd day of SEA conference
Dr. Paulyn Ubial, former Health Secretary of the Philippines, will deliver the keynote address on the 2nd day of the Southeast Asia Breast Cancer Symposium (SEABCS) to be held online from September 23-25, 2022. Ubial has spent her entire career in public health,...