ZCMC - Cancer Center

28/11/2025

The Cancer Registry Unit, represented by Dr. Ahmad Musahari, concluded its participation in a three-day workshop titled "Data Analysis for Professionals in Healthcare and Education." The event was a collaborative effort, organized by the Department of Science and Technology IX's Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (DOST - ZCHRD), and the ZCMC PETRO-Research Unit.

This is a strategic initiative aimed at equipping professionals in the healthcare and education sectors with the necessary data analysis skills to ensure the better presentation and rigorous analysis of their research findings. Hopefully contributing to better treatment outcome and quality of life for our cancer patients.

27/11/2025

The Zamboanga City Medical Center Hospital Tumor Board (ZCMC HTB) and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine successfully hosted the FIRST EVER HTB Lecture Symposium today, November 27, 2025!

Event: “Elevating Quality: Mastering Pre-Analytic Procedures for Quality Histopathology, Cytology and Immunohistochemistry specimen in ZCMC”

Huge thanks to our expert speakers from the Zcmc Pathology who highlighted the critical importance of teamwork before the microscope: Dr. Randell S. Arias, Dr. Al-Zamzam A. Abubakar, and Dr. Czam Faith G. Bustamante! Their insightful lectures highlighted the critical importance of teamwork before the microscope in ensuring accurate cancer diagnoses.

To all the dedicated participants from various ZCMC departments: Thank you for your commitment to learning!

👉 Our Commitment: Together, we are raising the bar for quality diagnostic procedures, ensuring excellent care and accurate pathways for our cancer patients here at ZCMC!

26/11/2025

See you all, tomorrow! 😊

The ZCMC-Cancer Center, Hospital Tumor Board (HTB) and the Department of Pathology presents...

"ELEVATING QUALITY: Mastering Pre-Analytic Procedures for Quality Histopathology, Cytology and Immunohistochemistry specimen in ZCMC, a Lecture Symposium."

When: November 27, 2025, 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Where: ZCMC Administration Lobby

Target Participants:
- Nursing Staff (OR nurses, OPD Nurses)
- Resident MDs
- Medical Students
- And other health workers exposed to and are involved in the pre-analytical preparation of specimens for histopathologic, cytologic and immunohistochemical diagnosis.

The event aims to significantly improve the accuracy and standardization of diagnostic reports by ensuring pre-analytic procedures for histopathology, cytology, and immunohistochemistry specimens meet the highest quality standards at ZCMC.

To register, please fill-up this form:
https://tiny.cc/57mu001
or scan the QR code below.

21/11/2025

PNRI Conducts Site Inspection and Licensure Review of ZCMC Cancer Center Units

The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) recently concluded a two-day site inspection and licensure review of two vital components of the ZCMC Cancer Center: the Nuclear Medicine Unit and the Radiation Oncology Unit.

The inspection covered a comprehensive review of the licenses, operational policies, and safety procedures of both units, which utilize radioactive materials for the diagnosis and treatment of both cancer and non-cancer patients.

I. Nuclear Medicine Unit:
- This unit serves an average of 1,100 patients monthly. It provides a range of services including non-imaging tests (such as TSH, FT4, etc), imaging tests (like bone scintigraphy/bone scan, bone densitometry, etc.), and Radioactive Iodine (RAI) treatments. As the first facility in Zamboanga City offering inpatient RAI treatment, adherence to standard procedures for the handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials is paramount.

II. Radiation Oncology Unit:
- Meanwhile, this unit caters to approximately 350 patients per month. Its services include CT Simulation, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), and High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy—the only service of its kind in the Zamboanga Peninsula and BaSulTa region. As the primary center for radiotherapy patients, it is crucial that the facility follows the highest standard procedures in handling, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.

We extend our gratitude to the inspectors from the PNRI for ensuring that our facility maintains the highest standards of safety and operational procedures for the benefit of our patients and the community.

05/11/2025

The ZCMC-Cancer Center, Hospital Tumor Board (HTB) and the Department of Pathology presents...

"ELEVATING QUALITY: Mastering Pre-Analytic Procedures for Quality Histopathology, Cytology and Immunohistochemistry specimen in ZCMC, a Lecture Symposium."

When: November 27, 2025, 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Where: ZCMC Administration Lobby

Target Participants:
- Nursing Staff (OR nurses, OPD Nurses)
- Resident MDs
- Medical Students
- And other health workers exposed to and are involved in the pre-analytical preparation of specimens for histopathologic, cytologic and immunohistochemical diagnosis.

The event aims to significantly improve the accuracy and standardization of diagnostic reports by ensuring pre-analytic procedures for histopathology, cytology, and immunohistochemistry specimens meet the highest quality standards at ZCMC.

To register, please fill-up this form:
https://tiny.cc/57mu001
or scan the QR code below.

05/11/2025

October 29, 2025 || Zamboanga City

PINK October 2025: "Ganar Contra Cáncer: La Verdad de la Enfermedad"

The ZCMC - Cancer Center, in partnership with the Department of Health Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health Development (DOH ZPCHD) and the Zamboanga City Health Office, successfully conducted PINK October 2025: "Ganar Contra Cáncer: La Verdad de la Enfermedad," as the culminating event for this year's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Various healthcare workers from selected barangays participated in the event, which featured focused lectures covering breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, their respective screening protocols, and related health matters.

04/11/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | The Department of Health Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health Development (DOH ZPCHD), through the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Cluster, successfully conducted the 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 on October 24, 2025 at the DOH ZPCHD Conference Room.

The activity aimed to promote early detection and prevention of breast cancer among women personnel, in line with the Department of Health’s Breast Cancer Early Detection Services (BCEDS) Guidelines.

All DOH ZPCHD employees were also enjoined to wear pink shirts for to show support for women’s health and champion breast cancer awareness.

This initiative highlights the commitment of DOH ZPCHD to promote early detection, strengthen cancer prevention, and advocate for women’s health—dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga!

27/10/2025

As we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Zamboanga City Medical Center - Cancer Center and Department of Health - Zamboanga Peninsula Center for Health and Development in partnership with Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO) and City Health Office of Zamboanga City will be hosting a Forum on Cancer for Barangay Health Workers entitled

“Ganar Contra Cancer, El Verdad de la Enfermedad”

As we all strive to reduce the morbidity and mortality of Cancer, we believe that early detection saves lives and knowledge is a powerful weapon against Cancer.

We are looking forward to seeing our Barangay Health Workers on the 29th of October at Skyview, Astoria Hotel. See you there!🌸

27/10/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

24/10/2025

ZCMC Cancer Center Attends 2nd Philippine Cancer Center (PCC) Symposium

The Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) Cancer Center was well-represented at the 2nd Philippine Cancer Center (PCC) Cancer Symposium, held from October 20-23, 2025, in Diliman, Quezon City.

The symposium, themed "The Future of CANCER (Cutting-edge Advances in Neoplasms, Clinical Care, Education, and Research)," was attended by:

- Dr. Nelson Laja, Medical Oncologist and Head of the ZCMC Cancer Center
- Dr. Fatima Amina H. Ibrahim, Medical Oncologist and Unit Head of ZCMC Cancer Center's Chemotherapy Unit
- Dr. Sheryl Alboria, Radiation Oncologist

This significant event provides a platform to highlight the latest innovations and foster collaborative research to ensure better treatment and care for our patients across the Zamboanga Peninsula.