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Dr. Maria Stephanie Fay S. Cagayan is recognized for her pioneering studies on gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) among women in the reproductive age group; for her publications that have helped put the Philippines on the international map regarding GTD and its management; and for her academic contributions that will lead to the development of standards for the diagnosis and management of GTD, a disease still commonly observed among poor Filipino women.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of Philippines College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, , , 1986-1990
  • University of the Philippines College of Medicine (Intarmed), OB-GYNE UP-PGH, , , 1994-1997
  • Trophoblastic Diseases - University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, , , 1998
  • University of the Philippines College of Medicine, , , 2005 (Summer)
  • University of the Philippines College of Medicine, , , 2008

Field of Specialization:

Medical Sciences

Researches:

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S. and Magallanes, M. S., (2008) The role of adjuvant surgery in the management of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN)
J Reprod Med Volume 53

Cagayan, M.S.F.S., (2008) Sexual dysfunction as a complication of treatment of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN)
Journal of Reproductive Medicine Volume 53

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S., (2008) Efficacy of methotrexate as primary single agent therapy for nonmetastatic and low risk metastatic gestational trophoblastic neoplasia at The University Of The Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH)
Cancer Therapy Volume 6

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S., and Gacoba, S. C. C., (2006) Chemotherapy regimens used in the treatment of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia at the Philippine General Hospital: Treatment outcomes and toxicity
J Reprod Med Volume 51

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S. and Lasala, L. R., (2006) Management of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia with metastasis to the central nervous system: A 12-Year review at the Philippine General Hospital
J Reprod Med Volume 51

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S., (2006) Gestational trophoblastic disease in the Philippines
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 40(1)

Villadelgado, A., Cagayan, SS., Manalo, A., (1995) Mullerian Adenosarcoma of the uterus with Sarcomatous overgrowth
The Philippine Journal of Oncology Volume 1

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S. , (2008) Drugs, medications and immunizations during pregnancy
Textbook of Obstetrics, 3rd Ed. edited by Sumpaico, et al (Chapter 20)

Cagayan, M.S.F.S., Valencia, C., (2006) Antineoplastics and immmunosuppressants
Philippine National Drug Formulary Essential Drugs Monograph, 6th Edition (The National Drug Committee Philippine National Drug Policy Program Department of Health, Manila Volume 2

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay and Valencia, C., (2006) Blood products and blood substitutes
Philippine National Drug Formulary Essential Drugs Monograph, 6th Edition (The National Drug Committee Philippine National Drug Policy Program Department of Health, Manila Volume 2

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay and Valencia, C. , (2006) Gastrointestinal drugs
Philippine National Drug Formulary Essential Drugs Monograph, 6th Edition (The National Drug Committee Philippine National Drug Policy Program Department of Health, Manila Volume 2

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay and Dalmacion, G., (2006) Drugs acting on the uterus
Philippine National Drug Formulary Essential Drugs Monograph, 6th Edition (The National Drug Committee Philippine National Drug Policy Program Department of Health, Manila Volume 2

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay, (2000) Clinical Pharmacology of antineoplastic agents
In: Pastorfide, Greg B. (ed), Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases with Philippine Experience, Adarna Publishing House, Phil.

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S., (2008) Essentials of obstetric nursing in the Philippine setting
Educational Publishing House, Manila, Phil.

Cagayan, M.S.F.S., Jimeno, C. A., (2009) Pharmacology for beginners
Educational Publishing House, Manila, Philippines

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S. and Santos, Joy J. Y., (2008) Sayuntis: Bellydance, yoga, meditative and fun movements in pregnancy
Hiyas Press, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines

Cagayan, Ma. S. Fay S., and Cagayan, B.S., (2008) Glimpses: Poems from a mother and daughter's heart
Manila, Philippines

Papers Presented

  • Use of CPG (UTI) in RDU , WHO-APMC-PSECP Guide to Good Prescribing Workshop
  • Exercise in Pregnancy , Baycog Conference, UP PGH
  • Sexual Dysfunction As A Complication Of Treatment of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN), 14th World Congress on Trophoblastic Diseases, Fukuoka, Japan
  • Chemotherapy Regimens used in the Treatment of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Hospital: Treatment Outcomes and Toxicity, 13th World Congress of Trophoblastic Diseases, Hongkong
  • Management of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia with Metastasis to the Central Nervous System: A 12-Year Review at the Philippine General Hospital , 13th World Congress of Trophoblastic Diseases, Hongkong
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease in the Philippines, 12th World Congress of Trophoblastic Diseases, Boston, USA,
  • Study on Anti-inflammatory effect of Morinda citrofolia on carageenan induced edema in hind paw of mice , Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • The Use of Color Doppler Sonography in the Diagnosis and Management of Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors , Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • A Review of Twenty Three Cases of Partial Hydatidiform Mole, 11th World Congress on Trophoblastic Diseases, New Mexico, USA
  • Primary Surgery with Chemotherapy versus Delayed Surgery with Chemotherapy in the Management of Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors , 1st Scientific Symposium and Inaugural Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Trophoblastic Diseases, Inc., EDSA Shangrila Hotel
  • Early Oral Hydration versus Conventional Intravenous Therapy after Elective Cesarean Section: a Prospective Study , 1st Scientific Symposium and Inaugural Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Study of Trophoblastic Diseases, Inc., EDSA Shangrila Hotel
  • De Stress Made Fun and Easy, Perinatal Association of the Philippines, 17th Annual Convention, Crowne Plaza, Ortizas
  • Menopause and its Issues, Cultural Center of the Philippines
  • Strengthening Parent Teen Relationship in a Wireless World , St. Paul University, High School Department Parenting Seminar
  • Prenatal Exercise, 2nd Philippines Mind and Body Conference, Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas
  • Physiology of Mind Body Connection , 2nd Philippines Mind and Body Conference, Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas
  • Prenatal Care and Counseling: Medical and Nonmedical Strategies , Nutrifair 2008 Nutrinet and UPM Centennial Celebration, UPM CPH Auditorium
  • Dance as a form of healing , Philippine Psychiatric Association, Midyear Convention, EDSA, Shangrila
  • Strategies for a Healthy Lifestyle in Women , UP-PGH Dept. of Ob-Gyne PostGraduate Course, Sotitel Hotel
  • Pelvic Powers (Harnessing your Inner Energy) , POGS Midyear Convention, Iloilo City
  • Stress Management , Media Immersion, Bravehearts/CECAP, Island Cove .
  • Conducting Research in Vulnerable Subjects, GCP-Bioethics,NIH
  • The Doctor as an Artist, Culture Week, UP College of Medicine
  • Stress Management: Dance as Therapy, 15th Grand Scientific Symposium, UP College of Medicine, Hyatt Hotel
  • Chemotherapy regimens and Toxicity for GTN , XIIIth World Congress ISSTD, Hongkong
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease , POGS CME, Tacloban City
  • Cancer Chemotherapy Agents , Pharmacology Postgrad Course, Manila Midtown Hotel, UPCM
  • Use of Doppler Sonography in Management of GTT , 11th World Congress ISSTD, New Mexico, USA
  • Drug Abuse in Pregnancy , Dept. of Ob-Gyne, UP-PGH
  • Sexual Dysfunction as a Complication of Treatment of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) (poster) , 14th World Congress on Trophoblastic Diseases, Fukuoka, Japan
  • The Role of Adjuvant Surgery in the Management of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia , 14th World Congress on Trophoblastic Diseases Fukuoka, Japan
  • A Seminar on the Nursing Care of Patients with Trophoblastic Disease, Cenicu Conference Room, UP-PGH
  • Dance Therapy , St. Paul University, Manila
  • Symposium on Career Options for Intarmed Students, LRC AV Room, UP Manila
  • Pelvic Powers in Med and Midlife , UP PGH Conference Room Staff Conference
  • Abdominal Pregnancy, UP-PGH Dept. of Pediatrics Conference Room
  • Rational Use of Antibiotics in Obstetric and Gynecology , Post graduate Course, Manila Doctors Hospital
  • Updates on Cancer Treatment and Modalities and Advances in OR Nursing , UP Manila College of Nursing Seminar Room
  • GTN with Intracranial Metastasis and its Management , Xll1th World Congress ISSTD, Hongkong