Dr. Charmaine Liao Tan - Medical Oncologist

02/03/2026

Colon Cancer is PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE and BEATABLE. In this video we’ll answer some of the most commonly asked questions about Colon Cancer.

15/11/2025

Last chemotherapy session of my lymphoma patient 🎊🙌🏼 thank you for the trust.

fighting cancer one day at a time 💪

02/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 💙 Let’s unite in raising awareness, supporting those affected and celebrating progress to defeat the leading cause of cancer death.

This month, follow along as we share stories of courage, highlight breakthroughs in research and spotlight the resources that make a real difference in the lives of those impacted by .

Feeling inspired? Make your impact: Lung.org/LCAM

29/10/2025

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below is a case of stage 3 re**al cancer:

before treatment — makikita ang malaking bukol sa bituka

after chemoradiation and chemotherapy (tinatawag na total neoadjuvant treatment) — wala na ang bukol sa repeat colonoscopy 😊

28/10/2025

25/10/2025

happening now 8am to 3pm ☺️ learn more about breast cancer:

🎯 myths and facts about breast cancer
🎯 recommended nutrition and exercises for breast cancer patients and survivors
🎯 case sharing with live interaction from our medical and radiation oncologist and breast surgeon
🎯 free consult for the first 30 patients

walk ins are accepted 😊 exciting raffle prizes awaits - free breast ultrasound and mammogram and discounted pet ct scan coupons 🙌🏼

01/10/2025

October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month where we come together to spread awareness and educate those around us about breast cancer.

During this month, we also show our support to those battling, living with and affected by breast cancer.

To learn more about breast cancer and those prone to be affected by it, visit the World Health Organization (WHO) site here: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer

27/09/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Join us on October 25, 2025 (Saturday), from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Function Rooms 1 & 2, 6th Floor, Main Building of Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center for a Lay Forum and Launching of the CGHMC Cancer Support Group with the theme “Hope in Every Hue: Understanding Breast Cancer.”

Don’t miss the chance to get a free consultation (for the first 30 attendees), along with exciting activities and raffle prizes.

Together, let us learn, share, and support the fight against breast cancer. 💖

Scan the QR code or click the link to register for FREE!
https://cghmc.com.ph/cancer-institute/breast-cancer-lay-forum-registration/

26/09/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the Philippines, but the good news is it’s highly curable if found early. Many cases don’t show symptoms at first, which is why regular check-ups and screening are important.

A simple PSA blood test can help detect prostate cancer early, when treatment works best. Doctors recommend men with average risk to start screening at age 50.

Get checked today!

For more information, contact the Institute of Urology at (02) 8711 4141 local 538.

11/09/2025

talked about cancer screening today at CGH IM post grad ☺️ ano nga ba ang cancer screening?

‼️Ang cancer screening ay isang proseso ng pagsusuri o pag-detect ng cancer bago pa man lumabas ang sintomas. Goal is to detect cancer early para mas magamot ang sakit at mas mataas ang survival.

Mga halimbawa ng cancer screening:
🎯Breast cancer → Mammogram
🎯Cervical cancer → Pap smear, HPV testing
🎯Colore**al cancer → colonoscopy
🎯Lung cancer (high-risk smokers) → Low-dose CT scan

👉 Hindi lahat ng cancer ay may recommended screening test (e.g pancreatic, ovarian), kasi minsan hindi pa proven na nakakapagpababa ng mortality ang screening.

⚠️Tandaan: Ang screening ay dapat nakaayon sa risk profile ng pasyente (edad, family history, lifestyle, genetic factors)

05/07/2025

last session of chemotherapy ☺️ congratulations po sir! next step — surveillance! 🧐

Ang surveillance ay ang regular na follow-up sa mga pasyenteng gumaling na mula sa cancer, upang maagang matukoy kung may pagbabalik ng sakit, pagkalat (metastasis), o panibagong kanser

ano po included sa surveillance? for this case colon cancer po ang case nya:
🎯 check up with labs every 3 months first 3-5 yrs
🎯 ct scan (chest and abdomen) every 6 months
🎯 colonoscopy 1 year after the surgery

bakit importante ang surveillance?
‼️Karaniwang bumabalik ang colon cancer sa loob ng unang 2–3 taon matapos ang paggaling.

‼️Kung maagang makita ang pagbabalik ng cancer, maaari pa itong magamot muli.

(pic uploaded with consent ☺️)