BREAST CANCER IN THE PHILIPPINES: LITERATURE REVIEW

The statement is quoted from Rosa Francia-Meneses, 1999 World Conference on Breast Cancer, Ottawa. Meneses is the founder of Philippines Breast Cancer Network (PBCN), one of the groups that advocate breast cancer awareness and prevention in the Philippines. This review is not totally intended to support nor dispute the above statement; however, looking into the different sides of this deadly disease in the Philippine context is but just necessary for any health professionals who would like to fulfill the mission of advocating health and illness prevention. The review will revolve around breast cancer incidents, morbidity, and survival rates and potential risks and prevention.