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Kris Aquino is returning to PH, gives health update
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Kris Aquino is coming home to the Philippines.
On Instagram, the television personality posted a photo showing the USA flag, an airplane emoji, and the Philippine flag. She geotagged the location to Los Angeles International Airport.
In the caption, Kris explained why she is returning to the country after staying in the United States for two years to get treatment.
"The reason I decided to go home is because I need to start my second immunosuppressant infusions in 2-3 weeks (it’s a gentler term for chemotherapy)," she said.
"Emotionally I need the encouragement and unwavering faith my sisters and cousins, closest friends, and trusted team of doctors can provide," she said. "Sadly what was the battle to improve my mental health is now the struggle to protect my vital organs. This is now the fight of my life."
Kris also gave the public an update on her health, listing her six confirmed autoimmune conditions. She is suffering from autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic spontaneous urticaria, Churg Strauss, systemic sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis.
She said she is waiting for the results of two more autoimmune conditions.
Kris then thanked everyone for lending her strength in her journey.
"I thank all of you for your prayers. Maraming salamat po sa inyong patuloy na malasakit at suporta," she said.
Kris said her son Bimby and her nurses are coming home with her, while her eldest son Josh is staying in the US for a few more weeks.
Back in June, Kris confirmed that she has a boyfriend, who is a doctor based on Makati City.
"He’s part of the reason why I'm confident na puwede akong umuwi kasi alam ko there’s someone who will help in taking care of me," she said.
Earlier this year, Kris guested on "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda" via video conferencing, vowing to stay strong as she continues to battle her illnesses.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
