The OFW Hospital has achieved a major milestone after successfully conducting its first Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM), marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing fight against breast cancer—one of the leading health challenges affecting Filipino women.
The procedure was performed on a 39-year-old former overseas Filipino worker who sought medical consultation after discovering a lump in her left breast. Following diagnostic tests such as ultrasound and biopsy, doctors confirmed that she had Stage 2B breast cancer and recommended MRM as the most effective treatment option.
The complex surgery, which involves removing the entire breast—including the skin, nipple, and areola—along with most of the lymph nodes in the armpit while preserving the chest muscles, was led by Dr. Krisha Mae F. Salazar, Head of Surgery at OFW Hospital. She was assisted by OR Nurse Jesusa G. Santiago and Anesthesiologist Dr. Analyn Adlawan.
The operation was completed successfully, and the patient is now in stable condition.
Officials highlighted that the accomplishment underscores the dedication and expertise of the hospital’s healthcare professionals, as well as the government’s continuing efforts to expand quality medical services for overseas Filipino workers and their families. The procedure was also provided under the hospital’s zero-billing policy, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive.
Located in Pampanga, the OFW Hospital serves as a specialized government facility offering free and high-quality medical care for OFWs and their dependents—a symbol of the nation’s commitment to its modern-day heroes.
