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Valenzuela City Joins The Fight Against Cervical Cancer
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Valenzuela City Joins The Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Females as young as 10 years old are advised to take the vaccines as a preventive measure against cervical cancer, the the 2nd leading cancer among women in the Philippines.
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LORIE'S SHOT
Councilor Natividad reacts after receiving the vaccine.
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INFORMED CITIZENS
Mayor WIN expressed his thanks to the organizers for sharing with Valenzuelano women and health workers the knowledge in preventing cervical cancer.
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THE TEAM
City Mayor WIN Gatchalian, Councilor Natividad together with celebrity advocate Former Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Abigail Arenas (extreme R) and representatives from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Bravehearts Foundation.
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TO THE RESCUE
City Rescue Team's Ma. Ada Alona, recieves a vaccination that will help prevent chronic and persistent cancer-causing type of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that causes cervical cancer.
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TREATABLE CANCER
Councilor Borja said cervical cancer is the only treatable kind of cancer which Valenzuelanos can avail at a fraction of its original cost. Valenzuelano women who want to avail of the vaccines may inquire at 294-0229 or 352-1000 local 1540 and look for Lot or Kathleen.