Cory Aquino has colon cancer!

April 1, 2008  --  Got something to say?
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MANILA Former President Corazon Aquino will undergo chemotherapy starting March 25 and may eventually have to undergo surgery for her colon cancer, two of her children said.

Senator Benigno Noynoy Aquino III said his mothers chemotherapy will start with a mild, continuous dose. He and his sister, Kris Aquino, declined to say at what stage their mothers cancer is at. We prefer not to, Kris said.

Mrs. Aquino has lost ten pounds since December when she started feeling ill.
Aquinos daughter Kris, a people television host and actress, read a statement on television saying the cancer was discovered when the former president went to have a check up.

A weeping Kris, with her brother, Senator Benigno Aquino III beside her, said their family is asking for compassion and prayers for our Moms recovery.”

Our mother had suffered from an episode of high blood pressure and difficulty in breathing followed by fever during the week in between Christmas and New Year. Since that time, we became concerned because of her consistent cough, loss of appetite and noticeable weight loss,” she said.

Our mom wanted to know what was wrong with her, and with her family by her side, she submitted herself to a check-up and several tests. The results showed that our mother is suffering cancer of the colon,” she added.

The Aquino family statement said it was the former president who wanted her condition made public because she has always believed in being upfront. Over and above anything else, shes a woman who has lived her entire life entrusting everything to the Lord, and she has always been a woman of great faith.”

Alam po namin na ang buhay ng aming pamilya ay bahagi na ng kasaysayan ng ating bayan. Desisyon po ng nanay namin na mag-release kami ng statement, para maunawaan ng lahat ang kanyang kasalukuyang kalagayan [We know that the life of our family is part of the history of our nation. Our mother has decided to have a statement released so that everyone will understand her present condition],” it added.

At the same time, she also asked that the former president be accorded her privacy” during a very difficult time for our family and, most especially our mother.”

Were saddened to hear the news about the condition of former president Cory Aquino,” Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said in Malacaang. We join her family and the rest of the Filipino nation in praying that God give her strength during this time of adversity and we pray for her speedy recovery.”

Im really sorry. We just have to pray that shes not very, very serious,” Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said.
Opposition Senators Aquilino Pimentel Jr. and Francis Pangilinan said they are praying for Aquinos recovery.
Keep the faith. You have loved our people beyond what many deserved.

God in turn has loved you beyond compare. Bing and I pray Gods blessing will ever be with you,” said Pimentel, who served in Aquinos Cabinet as minister of interior and local government.

My family and I join the rest of the nation in prayer for former president Cory Aquinos complete healing. We also pray for strength and courage for the Aquino family as they face this difficult trial,” said Pangilinan, a party mate of Senator Aquino III.
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, who has been known to make biting remarks against Aquino, who has joined those seeking the resignation of Arroyo for alleged corruption, also wished the former president recovery.


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