*Transcript of my testimony given last April 1, 2016 during EPCALM’s (http://www.epcalm.org/) “The Hope Fund” kick off held at Todd English, SM Aura.* Good evening! I would like to thank EPCALM and Dra. Demerre for giving me this opportunity to … Continued
“God Help Me!!!” – This is the shout of a 26 year old Leukemia patient while blood was coming out from his nose and mouth back in February 2015 when all of his blood test results went below normal. Michael … Continued
Successful Leukemia traveller – Maria Ella Cabanlet, who journeyed through the disease the past two years and came out victorious, recently spoke in front of Leukemia patients, patient relatives, EPCALM volunteers and staff, and invited guests for an EPCALM-sponsored event … Continued
Leukemia patient Rene Macalalad visited the EPCALM office recently to say thanks for all the help that the Foundation has afforded him during his chemo treatment period the last few months. Rene is now in remission and is ready and … Continued
I feel like I am in “de- ja- vu”. I had this same experience during my first cycle of chemotherapy, only now, the “roasting” is a lot worst than before. I feel like I am under the desert sun … Continued
I have tried so many times to write everything that comes into my mind but I could not organize them into something that would make sense. So unlike me rather, as my mind and my finger tips are blessed … Continued
Sleep has eluded me again for three straight nights now. This reminds me of my favorite borrowed dictum that “….sleep is the only thing that I could not achieve by trying harder….”. I try so hard to rest! My … Continued
Emma Magsino, EPCALM Executive Director, writes about her visit with Arlene Bismanos, Leukemia Patient. “… I shy away from visiting sick people because I don’t feel equipped with encouraging words to uplift their spirits. I am afraid to say a word that … Continued
Paolo Luces, Leukemia patient, is visited by a group of Far Eastern University (FEU) NSTP Students. Read more of this visit, plus see the video interview of Paolo where he relates that he draws his strength from family and looks … Continued
Rovil Villas, a 22 year old newly registered nurse from Angono, Rizal, was first diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) in May of 2012. She is one of the eleven leukemia patients currently under the care and support of EPCALM. … Continued
Filipinos have a unique character trait that has been carried on through generations, whether it be in the 15th Century, 19th Century or the 21st Century. This trait has been displayed in the Filipino, whether in the midst of foreign … Continued
Another group of FEU NSTP students visited Mischelle Cuajotor, Leukemia Patient. Read more about their experience and the insights they have gained from such visit: “Life will knock us down, but we can choose whether or not to get back … Continued