Doulos Hope, floating book fair at Cebu Pier 5 from Oct.15 to Nov. 10

CEBU CITY -- Doulos Hope, an international floating book fair is coming to Cebu in partnership with Cebu City Hall and is open to the public at Cebu Pier 5 from October 15 to November 10, 2024 to share knowledge, help and hope.

The floating book fair opens on Tuesdays through Sunday at 1:00-8:30 PM but closed on Mondays.  Visitors to Doulos Hope are offered a selection of over 2,000 different book titles at affordable prices.

It covers a wide range of subjects including science, medicine, arts, languages, faith, hobbies, cooking, and sports. With children’s titles, academic texts, dictionaries, atlases, and more, a visit to the book fair is something the whole family can enjoy.

Visit its Facebook page @DoulosHopeThePhilippines for more information on when tickets will be made available and how to book.

Note that children must be accompanied by an adult and require their own tickets. Children under 12 and seniors are free, but they still need to have a ticket booked.  For all others, the entrance fee is 50 PHP (cash only) and this will be collected at the entrance to the book fair.

For more information, please contact the advance preparation team: Chieka Hanaoka, Email: douloshope.cebu@gbaships.org and at Facebook: DoulosHopeThePhilippines. (Photos: Doulos Hope)

Aventus: Early detection, key in battle against breast cancer

CEBU CITY -- Early detection is key in the battle against breast cancer and Aventus Medical Care is committed to providing women with the best screening tools including Mammogram and Ultrasound Services which Aventus offers at multiple locations in Metro Manila, while Cebu and Bacolod have breast ultrasound, using standard practices to ensure accurate breast cancer detection.

Dr. Liz Ginete, Associate Medical Director of Aventus Medical Care said that mammograms and breast ultrasounds, while both vital, serve different purposes. Mammograms use low-dose X-rays to detect early-stage breast cancer, including microcalcifications (tiny calcium deposits) which can be an early indicator of the disease. 

Breast ultrasounds, on the other hand, use sound waves to evaluate dense breast tissue or suspicious lumps found during a mammogram. This method is also useful in guiding needle biopsies for further investigation. Combining both methods improves detection accuracy, especially for women with dense breast tissue, reducing false positives and unnecessary procedures, Dr.Ginete bared.

"Mammograms remain the gold standard, but breast ultrasounds complement them to ensure more comprehensive breast health evaluation," Dr. Ginete explains. 

The American Cancer Society recommends that women at average risk start annual mammograms at age 40, allowing earlier detection and better outcomes. For those with higher risks due to family history or genetic factors, mammograms may be recommended earlier. Dr. Ginete stresses the importance of discussing personal risk factors with healthcare providers to establish the best screening schedule. 

“We also provide comprehensive follow-up care to ensure any abnormal results are properly addressed with personalized treatment plans. Most accredited insurance partners support Aventus Medical Care’s services, making screenings accessible to a wider audience," Dr. Ginete said

For more information on costs, scheduling, or follow-up care, contact Aventus at (02) 8538-1050 or email inquiry@aventusmedical.com.ph. Hotline hours are from Monday to Saturday, 7AM to 7PM. (Photos: Aventus Medical Care Inc.)