ABOUT THE COUNCIL
Cardio-oncology is a cardiovascular subspecialty with a multidisciplinary integrative approach for the management of cancer patients. It came about because of the increasing number of cancer survivors brought about by improved anti-cancer therapy which also resulted in an increase in cardiovascular complications. It has become quite challenging for the clinician to strike a balance between the treatment of the cancer versus maintaining the efficacy of such treatment in the face of cardiovascular morbidities. Thus the need to have a multidisciplinary approach to address these concerns involve not only oncologists and cardiologists but also radio-oncologists, nurses, pharmacists as well as other allied health workers.
The Council on Cardiovascular Oncology, having been around for only 2 years, is currently led by Dr. Sue Ann Locnen with its members numbering around 35 cardiologists spread all over the Philippines. Its mission is to promote optimal cardiovascular care of cancer patients in the Philippines with an aim in becoming an Asia Pacific leader in the cardiovascular care of cancer patients by 2028.
Chair 2023-2026: Josephus P. Sibal, MD
Maria Katrina Cruz-Tan, MD
Members:
Dr. Rene Alagadan Dr. Gretchen Soriano Dr. Julius De Vera
Dr. Angela Apostol-Alday Dr Louie Shiu Dr. Ramayana Garcia
Dr Alisa Bernan Dr Helga Sta Maria Dr. Marian Joy Lopez
Dr. Lulu Cera-Garcia Dr Katrina Tan Dr. Marlon Manicad
Dr Arnold De Guzman Dr. Ava Kaye Tiu
Dr. Jeffrey De Jesus Dr. Clara Tolentino
Dr. Leila Diaz Dr. Erwin Ybanez
Dr. Jonald Lucero Dr Albert Hans Bautista
Dr. Donny Magno Dr. Alex Junia
Dr. Ryan Mambulao Dr. Alina Hojilla
Dr. Pam Mansilla Dr. Marlon Manicad
Dr. Greggy Panga Dr. Victor John Benitez
Dr. Maita Senadrin Dr. Ann Alquizalas Gonzales
Dr. Josephus Sibal Dr. Myla Gloria Supe
Dr. Christine Yeban Dr. Teoceles Olivar