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Kris Aquino reveals cancer scare after PET scan
Kris Aquino revealed she had a cancer scare.
On Instagram, the Queen of All Media said her colon lit up in a PET (positron emission tomography) scan, which can detect the disease.
Kris said it was devastating to hear, remembering that her own mother, the late president Cory Aquino, also had colon cancer. Her grandmother was also diagnosed with it.
"I'm normally very brave. But I broke down in tears after my doctor left. My nurse and the SLMC nurse saw me and said they had never seen me so sad. My mom's oncologist had come in, and it felt surreal," she said.
Kris said she was in tears when she explained to her youngest son, Bimby, what could happen to her.
"Ang hirap to see my 17-year-old doing his best to stay strong. He said, 'Mama until they do the biopsy let's trust God that you're cancer-free. Lola will make sure you'll get through this and if ever, mama it's early detection.'"
"He even jokes: 'I don't think Tito Noy is excited to have a reunion with you this soon because he's enjoying the peace and quiet in heaven. You do know how you can talk nonstop?'" Kris added.
After some assessment, one of her doctors gave her the good news.
“Late afternoon when I was wide awake, Dr. Jonnel was smiling, he said—you are cancer free. Clear intestines. No visible sign of cancer,” Kris said.
Kris then thanked everyone who prayed for her health.
"Thank you. I know you've been praying but I didn't reveal what else specifically you were praying for. But God is listening even when we're not specific because He sees what's in our hearts," she said.
However, Kris said three of her autoimmune conditions are still life-threatening.
"Puwedeng ma-damage my vital organs or my blood vessels, specifically my artery, connecting my lungs to my heart to the extent na I can die immediately from a stroke or aneurysm or cardiac arrest," she said.
Despite this, Kris remains positive as she battles for her health.
"I promised myself bawal sumuko. I need a goal, something for all of us to look forward to. Tuloy ang laban. Para hindi kayo magsawang magdasal. Sabi n'yo, you miss watching me," she said, adding that she is working on a show with Darla Sauler that will be launched before 2024 ends.
In September, Kris returned to the Philippines after staying for two years in the United States to get treatment on her multiple autoimmune conditions.
—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
