Health UPdates Webinar #248 “Liwanag sa Kababaihan”: Unveiling Updates in Endometrial Cancer

The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
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Webinar #248
July 25, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Liwanag sa Kababaihan
Unveiling Updates in Endometrial Cancer

Presenter:
DR. MARIE ALELI R. DE CASTRO-MALIG
Vice President, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines
Chairperson, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perpetual Help Medical Center, Las Piñas
Head, Section of Gynecologic Oncology, Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Reactor:
DR. RENEE VINA G. SICAM
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital

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Webinar #248
July 25, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Liwanag sa Kababaihan
Unveiling Updates in Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer, a significant gynecologic malignancy, continues to present evolving challenges within the Philippine healthcare landscape. Its prevalence, risk factors, and the nuances of its clinical manifestation necessitate a robust understanding across all echelons of medical practice and within the general public. This imperative becomes even more pronounced given recent epidemiological shifts, which underscore the need for heightened awareness and improved early detection strategies. Abnormal uterine bleeding, particularly in postmenopausal individuals, remains the cardinal symptom, yet a broader appreciation of subtle indicators and high-risk patient profiles is crucial for timely intervention.

In this week’s episode, we will meticulously explore contemporary epidemiological trends specific to the Philippines in order to shed light on incidence rates, demographic vulnerabilities, and the societal impact of this condition. We will elucidate diagnostic innovations — from advancements in endometrial biopsy techniques and hysteroscopy to the utility of specific tumor markers and molecular profiling in precise characterization. Moreover, we will navigate the complexities of current management paradigms, including surgical approaches, including the roles of hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, and lymphadenectomy, with an emphasis on appropriate staging and minimally invasive techniques pertinent to the local context. We will also discuss adjuvant therapies and explore the evidence-based application of chemotherapy, radiation therapy (including brachytherapy), and hormonal therapy, discerning their indications and potential synergistic effects in diverse clinical scenarios.

Our main presenter is Dr. Marie Aleli R. De Castro-Malig, who is the Vice President of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines. She is also the Chairperson of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Perpetual Help Medical Center in Las Piñas City and the Head of the Section of Gynecologic Oncology at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Our reactor is Dr. Renee Vina G. Sicam, who is a Clinical Associate Professor from the UP-PGH Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Join us in learning about early recognition, referral, supportive care, and pharmaceutical management of endometrial cancer patients as we reinforce the multidisciplinary nature of optimal patient journeys. Together, we can stop preventable deaths!