SPMC docs to Dabawenyos: Undergo cancer screening

Strong quake jolts Davao City, Davao Region areas

Davao City was rocked by intensity 3 earthquake Wednesday evening.

In schools like Daniel R. Aguinaldo Elementary School (DRANHS) and Holy Cross of Calinan, some students reportedly fainted while several students of Holy Cross of Davao College were forced to evacuate their campus.

An electric cable near Almendras Gym also sparked during the shaking causing commotion among residents and passersby.

Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) head Alfredo Baloran said the students immediately regained consciousness and were fetched by their parents.

He also reported that no major infrastructure damage, loss of life, and injury were recorded in the city after the initial assessment. Baloran advised Dabawenyos to immediately report even hairline cracks they observe on their buildings.

“Kung naay mga ground-shaking, kagabii especially 6.1 sa epicenter, expect gyud ta nga naay mga after shocks kung naay paglihok sa yuta, ground shaking, dili lang gyud ta magpanic and always gyud tan-awon nato atong safety. After shaking mugawas ta adto ta sa safe area before nato tan-awon pagbalik atong establishments, amping ta kanunay labi na sa panahon sa kalamidad” Baloran said.

Based on the earthquake bulletin of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) the tectonic tremor was recorded at 6:44 p.m., 12 kilometers northeast of New Bataan with a depth of 27 kilometers with a 6.1 magnitude.

A CCTV footage from a store in Montevista, Davao de Oro captured the ground shaking causing damage to the goods and items inside the store was shared online.

Evening classes were canceled immediately in Monkayo, Davao de Oro.

By MAYA M. PADILLO

In line with the celebration of the National Cancer Consciousness Week, doctors of the Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC) encouraged Dabawenyos to undergo screening which can detect cancers at early stage.

The National Cancer Consciousness Week is observed annually on the third week of January to create awareness for the prevention and early detection and treatment of cancer.

Cancer is considered a major public health threat worldwide and a killer disease when not detected early.

Dr. Peaches Yu-dela Cruz, Medical Oncology fellow of SPMC, said on Monday that cancer is among the top 5 leading causes of mortality and morbidity among Filipinos and that until now, it remains a problem in the country.

“Part sa cancer awareness program kay maghatag mi ug awareness bahin sa mga pamaagi sa pag-diagnose ug sayo sa cancer,” dela Cruz said during Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM City Davao.

Dr. Aldrich So, Level II resident of SPMC, enumerated that five common cancers and the screenings needed for early detection.

The most common in females is the breast cancer and for the screening it is recommended for females aged 50-years-old and above.

“We are offering mammogram and this is available sa mga hospitals. For 50 years old and above it is recommended every two years. However, if ikaw naa nay history possibly naa kay mga parente nga naay ingon ani nga sakit, it is recommended to do screening earlier.