Healthway Cancer Care Hospital promotes early detection to strengthen cancer fight among Filipinos

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MANILA, Philippines — A stronger life often begins with one clear decision: to know the body better, ask the right questions and to take action earlier. This is the philosophy at the heart of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the Philippines’ first dedicated cancer hospital.

HCCH is helping shift the cancer conversation from fear and delay to clarity, early action and coordinated care—because when people understand their risks and know where to turn, they are better equipped to protect their health.

"Stronger starts with knowing," Dr. Kaye Recto, HCCH deputy chief operating officer, shares. "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."

Bringing early detection closer to community

Through The Stronger Life Community, HCCH brought its message of proactive health directly to the public—with complimentary screenings, expert consultations and wellness experiences designed to help Filipinos take the first step earlier.

The initiative reflects HCCH’s broader approach to cancer care:

• Care built around the patient - At HCCH, patients are guided through a more coordinated care pathway—with advanced diagnostics, specialist consultations and individualized treatment planning shaped around their diagnosis, risks, goals and quality of life.
   
• A team of experts around each case - Through HCCH’s multidisciplinary approach, specialists across surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, diagnostics, pathology, nutrition, rehabilitation, survivorship and supportive care can come together to align on the patient’s care plan. 
   
• Centers of Excellence for more focused care - HCCH’s Centers of Excellence are designed around priority cancer types and patient needs—helping create clearer pathways from screening and diagnosis to treatment, recovery and life beyond cancer.
   
• Navigated, whole-person care - HCCH’s approach goes beyond treating the disease. It also recognizes the emotional, physical, practical and quality-of-life needs that come with cancer—from early detection to survivorship.

Breast and women's health

Breast care has come a long way. With earlier screening, clearer diagnostics and specialist-led guidance, women can move from worry to answers faster.

For breast health, HCCH encourages self-breast awareness from age 20, clinical breast examination by a doctor from age 35, and screening mammography from age 40—earlier for women with family history, symptoms, dense breasts, or higher risk.

For cervical cancer prevention, women should speak with their doctor about the right screening schedule. Pap testing and HPV-based screening may be recommended at different life stages, while HPV vaccination can start as early as age 9, with catch-up or adult vaccination guided by a doctor.

Lung health

Lung cancer can be quiet in its early stages, and symptoms are often easy to dismiss. That is why knowing personal risk matters.

For people at higher risk, low-dose CT screening can help detect lung concerns earlier. For patients with lung nodules or suspicious findings, expert review can help determine the right next step — whether monitoring, further testing, or treatment planning.

Low-dose CT screening may be recommended for adults ages 50 to 80 with a significant smoking history, including current and former smokers. Do not ignore a persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing blood, unexplained weight loss, or a lung nodule finding.

Gut health

Gut symptoms are easy to brush off, but colorectal cancer is one of the cancers where screening can make a major difference—sometimes even before cancer develops.

HCCH offers a more coordinated path for colorectal and gastrointestinal care, bringing together specialists across screening, diagnostics, surgery, oncology, nutrition and recovery so patients are not left to navigate the journey alone.

Head, neck and ENT

HCCH’s Head and Neck care focuses not only on treating the disease, but on protecting the functions that shape daily life—voice, swallowing, breathing, appearance, confidence and quality of life. This requires highly specialized, coordinated care from diagnosis to treatment planning, recovery and rehabilitation.

There is no single routine screening test for most head and neck cancers, so symptoms matter. A mouth sore, neck lump, voice change, swallowing difficulty, red or white patch, or unusual ENT symptom that lasts more than two to three weeks should be checked.

Survivorship: Life, stronger than ever

The journey doesn't end with treatment. Fatigue, emotional shifts and nutritional needs are real and deserve support.

At HCCH, survivorship planning starts from day one. They offer coordinated rehabilitation, nutrition, emotional support and address concerns like fertility and mental well-being, because "Whole-Person Oncology" means your whole life matters.

From personalized care plans to expert teams working in sync, HCCH is dedicated to giving Filipinos more options, earlier, with a compassionate team walking every step with you.

“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.”

Connect with Healthway Cancer Care Hospital—where your health journey begins with knowledge, confidence and care.

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Editor’s Note: This press release from Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.

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