Section 1
SECTION 1. The scope of the existing Cancer Detection and Diagnostic Center of the Dr. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Hospital, Department of Health, is hereby extended to include the following functions, in addition to its present limited function of cancer detection and diagnosis: a) To render all forms of cancer treatment to patients, (surgery, radiation therapy, cancer chemotherapy, hormone therapy); b) To extend its services of cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment particularly to indigent cancer patients; c) To undertake the thorough instruction and training of medical and para-medical personnel in the field of oncology; d) To utilize any of the services and facilities of the Dr. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Hospital which are necessary for the cancer center in order that it may carry out its functions properly; e) To undertake clinical studies and researches for better control and management of cancer among Filipinos; f) To operate a cancer registry within the center and to regularly submit its statistical data to the Office of the Department of Health, which is in charge of compiling the Official Cancer Registry in the Philippines; g) To establish liaison with other instrumentalities and agencies, both government and private, engaged in cancer work; and h) To perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry into effect the purpose of this Act.