Snippets of our journey in life, love, and everything in between.
Psalm 127:3 "Behold children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." -a quote I received from our Ninong and mentor, Dr. Jig Mallen. Pregnancy is indeed one of the happiest moments in a couple's lives. But for Kat and me, it was never a smooth and straightforward joyful journey. …
TAMBAL celebrated its 10th anniversary during their general assembly last August 21, 2020 with the theme "HIMBON: 10 years of Curing Apathy Together" where I had the privilege of giving the inspirational talk. TAMBAL is a student-led organization under the umbrella of the University of St. La Salle College of Medicine Student Council which we …
Continue reading "Making a Difference -the Journey that led to Tambal"
Running has always been a form of refuge for me since my college days. It gives me a sense of emotional and physical release that refreshes my mind and body afterwards. This week, I’m happy to be back on the road again after almost two months of hiatus. While feeling the effects of muscle atrophy …
In these very challenging times that’s full of anxiety, knowing something certain adds up to the calmness of our mind and soul. That is why we love sunsets. At the end of the day, no matter how difficult or chaotic it went, we are assured of a beautiful blessing. Kriz Summer eloquently describes this in …
Hello! I'm happy to update everyone that Kat has finally decided to join me in this blog site. We revamped its looks to add a little touch of her personality. We also changed the domain name to http://www.KatFredTing.com (previously http://www.FredTing.com). Expect us to share short stories about our lives individually and together, highlighting the unique …
During my fellowship training in Medical Oncology, I have learned the value and importance of the Quality of Life (QoL) of our cancer patients. As more and more treatments are becoming available that cure and / or extend the lives of our cancer patients, the challenge is to balance increasing survival and maintaining the best …
Continue reading "The UP-DOH Quality of Life Scale for Cancer Patients"
Even before medical school, I have always been enthusiastic of becoming a physician for the Filipinos. When I finally became one in 2013, I have since been very vocal to my friends and colleagues how a wonderful opportunity it is to serve the country. I was never afraid and have fully enjoyed hospital duties, until …
The science is clear: If you want to live long, exercise more, have enough sleep, do not smoke, limit alcohol intake, and eat the right kind of food. This year, Kat made a personal promise to eat as healthy as possible. This makes me the lucky beneficiary. It's hard to "eat healthy" when you're …
"Your life is God's most precious gift to you and to the people around you. Make it count." These were the words Ate Elma told me today as she had her one of her last few follow-ups with me. She is a Stage 4 breast cancer patient who has been receiving treatment at our institution (UP-PGH …
A couple of weeks ago, Lance (who blogs at http://www.bottledbrain.com) and I were privileged to receive a grant from ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology) to attend an advanced course in prostate cancer. Lance is my fellowship batchmate whom I’ve probably had the most conversations with -not only because we both live in Ortigas and …
