Ahead of this year’s Mother’s Day, more than 200 mothers in Dumaguete City got free pap smears and breast examinations thanks to GMA Kapuso Foundation.
According to “24 Oras,” Friday, among the women who availed of the free health services was Jacquelyn Castillo.Jacquelyn makes a living as a massage therapist along Rizal Boulevard, where she earns P300 to P400 a day.“Wala akong wish para sa sarili ko, para lang sa mga anak ko na makatapos lang sila ng pag-aaral. Masaya na ako dun,” she said in tears.Another mother, Daisy Villamil, sells street food tempura to support her nine children.
“With the increasing cases of cervical cancer, it is very important to have the pap smear done. With the lifestyles that we have, increasing talaga ‘yung mga cases ng breast cancer, that's why it is important to have self breast exam,” said Dr. Anna Lissa J. Bernadas, an OB-GYN.Jacquelyn and Daisy were also surprised with flowers and cakes.
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