Updates from the SOSP
Comprehensive Course in the Hormonal Treatment for Breast Cancer
Emmeline Elaine Cua-Delos Santos, MD
PINK OCTOBER:
Breast FAQ
Jose Rhoel De Leon, MD
SOSP recommendation for cancer patients on vaccination
Ralph Lazarus Rapacon, MD
Cancer Surgery during Pandemic
Anthony Dofitas, MD
PCS guidelines on
Covid-19
Rodney Dofitas, MD / Anthony Dofitas, MD
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Features & Highlights
Championing Leadership, saving lives.
What does it truly mean to become a successful surgeon? Is it enough that we become satisfied with our hard-earned skills after years of training, studying, and practicing? We might have recognized such questions back when we were interns, clueless about where the medical path might take us. Surgeons are oftentimes measured by their skill with the knife, them being adept at handling tissues, the size of their practice, or their wealth in the knowledge of surgical techniques and treatment.
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Leadership in Surgical Oncology

Professor Sir Murray F. Brennan, GNZM, MD July 16, 2021
2021 SOSP Distinguished Surgical Oncology Lecturer


Transcript of Online Speech Delivered during 5th SOSP Annual Convention that was held on July 16, 2021
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How to be a Surgical Oncologist?
(What Kind of Training is Needed?)
Surgical Oncology is a subspecialty of surgery which deals in the diagnosis, removal, and treatment of solid tumors. Majority of malignancies are usually solid tumors (e.g. carcinomas, sarcomas, or lymphomas) - and an integral part in the treatment of these tumors is performing correct and sound oncologic surgery in order to ensure better prognosis and survival.
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Latest News
The NICCA Plans
by Rose Belle Rahon-Sucgang, MD
In the Philippines, cancer has been pegged as the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality. In the Globocan 2020, statistics show that there are 153,751 new cancer cases diagnosed with breast cancer accounting for 17.7% followed by lung cancer at 12.5%. Deaths from cancer was at 92,606. Hence, cancer has also become a national health priority.
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Creation of Philippine Board of Oncology
by Gerald Alcid, MD
Since the reinvigora.on of the society - one of the key vision of the new board is to make the society a boarded specialty. A lot of mee.ngs and brainstorming was done un.l - in the midst of the pandemic - the Philippine Board of Surgical Oncology was born.
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About Us
Surgical Oncology Society of the Philippines
I was filled with excitement on the appointed day and time that I will get to talk with the revered founder of our society - Prof. Adriano V. Laudico. I suddenly remembered when I was still a struggling resident and I get to hear him lecture on topics in surgical oncology in the annual meetings of the Philippine College of Surgeons. It certainly helped in my desire to train and focus my practice in cancer surgery. He became its president in 1993 - coming out of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital where he also was a Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery. “Just call me on my landline any time after lunch…” READ MORE
Roster of SOSP Presidents
Dr. Adriano Victor G. Laudico
1994-1997
Dr. Edgardo R. Cortez
1998-2000
Dr. Arturo S. De La Pena
2001-2003
Dr. Alex A. Erasmo
2004-2014
Dr. Samuel D. Ang
2015-2023
Dr. Nelson D. Cabaluna
2024-Present
Our Mission and Vision
VISION
Surgical Oncology Society of the Philippines (SOSP) is a value-centered specialty organization with recognized and respected experts in the management of cancer cases. It empowers its members to innovate and be the benchmark of excellence in the practice of surgical oncology in the world.
MISSION
The SOSP is committed to:
  • Maintain the standard of excellence in the training and practice of surgical oncology in the Philippines.
  • Promote the highest quality of care in surgical oncology patients.
  • Be the leader in the management of surgical oncology cases in a multidisciplinary setting.
CORE VALUES
As Surgical Oncologists, we are committed to:
  • Excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Innovation
Current Officers and Board of Trustees
From Left to Right: Dr. Karl T. Morales (Board of Trustees), Dr. Nelson D. Cabaluna (President), Dr. Rodney B. Dofitas (Vice President),
Dr. Gemma Leonora B. Uy (Secretary), Dr. Samuel D. Ang (Ex-officio Member), Dr. Jose Rhoel C. De Leon (Board of Trustee),
Dr. Gerald T. Alaid (Treasurer), Dr. Orlino C. Bisquera Jr. (Board of Trustee), Dr. Cecilio D. Hipolito Jr. (Board of Trustee).
Philippine Board of Surgical Oncology
The Philippine Board of Surgical Oncology (PBSO)

Since the reinvigoration of the society, one of the key visions of the new board is to make the society a boarded specialty. A lot of meetings and brainstorming was done until, in the midst of the pandemic, the Philippine Board of Surgical Oncology was born.

The Specialty Board is under the Surgical Oncology Society of the Philippines (SOSP) and takes charge in certifying qualified surgical oncologist as members of the SOSP. It shall formulate and execute policies, rules and regulations governing certification.

There will be a written and oral examinations. The following are the Intended Learning Outcomes:

  • Assess the cognitive aspect leading to proficiency in clinical diagnosis and management of surgical oncology cases to maintain highest quality of care.
  • Evaluate competency in clinical decision making given a specific surgical oncology case.

The PBSO is aligned with the mission of SOSP to maintain the standard of excellence in the training and practice of surgical oncology in the Philippines, promote the highest quality of care in surgical oncology patients and a leader in the management of surgical oncology cases in a multidisciplinary setting.

The first written examination was given last December 6, 2020 with examinees from the different 8 training programs of Surgical Oncology.

The Board of Trustees are:
Chair: Gerald T. Alcid, MD
Vice Chair: Rodney B. Dofitas, MD
Secretary: Karl T. Morales, MD
Treasurer: Gemma Leonora B. Uy, MD
Auditor: Jose Rhoel C. De Leon, MD

Members:
Samuel D. Ang, MD
Nelson D. Cabaluna, MD
Dakila P. Delos Angeles, MD

Surgical Oncology Society of the Philippines
surgoncophil@gmail.com
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