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How the Philippines can 'hit the mark' on precision medicine

THANKS to advances in early detection, innovative therapies and an increased understanding of cancer treatment options, getting a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis no longer feels like a death sentence.

Emer Rojas, president of the New Vois Association of the Philippines, is a proud survivor of Stage 4 laryngeal cancer and has been living cancer-free for the past 22 years. He has transformed his personal battle with cancer into a lifelong commitment to improve public health.