Against My Leukemia – Ella

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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

Rene says “I Am Willing”

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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

The Road to Four Million

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  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

Hibernating

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  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

Embracing My Fears

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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

Rovil’s Miracle For The Day

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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

Mischelle’s Choice

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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