BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: Evolife Team Up with Unilab
Evolife products are formulated
for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. Alleviating the Side Effects of Cancer treatment.
With the growing
census of cancer incidence in the country, there is real concern in
providing supportive care not only during treatment but more so when
the treatment side effects start manifesting.
For cancer patients,
managing the side effects is as important as addressing the cancer
itself. According to doctors, side effects can compromise treatment
and even recovery. According to Dr.
Maria Luisa Abesamis-Tiambeng, M.D., head of the CSMC Cancer
Institute, M.D. “The psychological scars caused by the physical
manifestations of treatment, like rashes, skin discoloration,
blackened nails and falling hair erode patients’ self-esteem and
the will to fight. But psychological well-being is crucial to a
successful treatment. If cancer patients feel low and miserable,
their response to treatment is greatly affected. So if the side
effects of treatment do not bother the patient, their treatment
regimen becomes more tolerable, if not welcome. Products like Evolife
can help make patients commit to their treatment regimen and achieve
the ultimate cure. These innovative products can prove crucial in
licking the Big C.”
In a concerted effort
to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Point
of Care Solutions Inc. (PCSI) in
partnership with United
Laboratories recently
introduced Evolife products to the Philippines.
PCSI is the exclusive distributor of
Evolife’s full range of cancer-support care products that treat the
cutaneous and cutaneous-mucuos side effects induced by chemotherapy
and radiotherapy. Evolife products are the result of years of
research and development by a dedicated team of dermatologists,
oncologists, and scientists based in France. Evolife Products contain
a unique blend of natural minerals that provide premium hydration and
protection for patients undergoing cancer treatment. They are the
first and only products of their kind that are effective, uniquely
designed with the needs of cancer patients in mind, and they are well
tested,” says oncologist J.F. Chanez in “The Neurogenic Component
of Cutaneous Toxicities Induced by Chemotherapy – New Solutions”,
European Oncology Journal, Vol 6:1, 28-30.
Michael S. Avelino. Managing Director of
Point of Care Solutions, Inc. said “As the company’s initial
offering, Evolife products deliver the company’s passion and
commitment to help cancer patients improve their quality of life.”
Evolife products underwent clinical trials
in the Philippines in 2011 and produced very positive results,
Avelino added.
Evolife products consist of skin care
products (EvoSkin Gel Cream and Evolife Hydrating Skin Cleanser which
provide a unique hydrating solution for skin side effects of cancer
therapy such as cracks, dryness and a burning sensation), oral care
products (EvoMucy mouthwash and spray for mouth sores, EvoLip for
chapped or sensitive lips, EvoDry mouth spray to combat mouth and
throat dryness and EvoDonto toothpaste for sensitive and irritated
gums), a scalp care product (EvoCapil hydrating hair spray that calms
the scalp and rejuvenates hair follicles to encourage hair
re-growth), a hygiene product (EvoDeo Deodorant Spray, an
alcolohol-free deodorant spray for hypersensitive skin controls hot
flashes and excessive sweating) and nail care products (EvoNail which
helps revitalize darkened, yellow, brittle or cracked nails and
restores them to their natural state).
Cancer patient, Tina, who underwent
chemotherapy and radiotherapy, experienced mouth sores and burning
sensations on her skin. “The mouth sores were too painful to eat
anything so I lost a lot of weight. After my doctor recommended
EvoMucy mouth wash the sores disappeared in 3 days for good.This
helped me regain my energy as I went through with my treatment. I
also used EvoSkin Gel Cream and EvoNail. After using it for a few
days, the burning sensation went away and my nails did not blacken at
all, unlike other patients undergoing treatment.”
This new product line will complement the
existing cancer treatment regimen being offered by Unilab and will
provide a wholistic supportive care program for cancer patients.
For more information about Evolife and
Evolife products, visit www.evolife.com.ph.
Or go to the Cancer Support Shop at the CSMC Cancer Center located at
10 Wilson St., Greenhills West, San Juan City.
