Actress and Dabarkads Miles Ocampo recently revealed that she had surgery done to remove her thyroid glands after she was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma, the most common type of thyroid cancer which, if left untreated, can spread to other parts of the body.
In an Instagram post, Miles shared her experience and opened up about her thyroid health battle. Celebrities, friends and fans then filled her social media with well wishes, prayers, and love for the young actress.
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Miles Ocampo, who admits being scared of hospitals, took courage and decided to have a check-up after she hadn't felt her normal self for a while already.
Miles then related the symptoms she was feeling back then. "Waking up in the middle of the night cause I can't breathe, I get tired so easily, sooooo frustrated with my weight gain, para akong palaging hapong-hapo and sinasakal."
Even though she's afraid of needles, she went through what she felt like "endless blood tests, ultrasound to biopsy" before deciding to remove her thyroid glands.
With all the tests done, Miles and her family found out it was Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and that she had to undergo Thyroidectomy surgery to remove them. The actress said the unfortunate events about her health "happened in an instant."
Miles expressed gratitude to everyone who was by her side, especially the doctors and nurses who were there. "Thank you for making me feel safe and for assuring me that i'll be back to my normal self."
She also thanked her family for being there for her and for always checking on her. "Thank you for making sure I am not alone during those times, Mahal ko po kayo."
Miles also gave thanks to her partner, Elijah Canlas or Luiz, for encouraging her to face her fears, something that she wouldn't be able to do without him. She also thanked Luiz's parents for accompanying her during her bloodwork.
Miles also extended her gratitude to her Crown Artist Management agency, the talent agency of her Dabarkads family Maja Salvador, for being with her and "for always messaging me to remind me that everything will be alright."
One month after her operation, Miles said that she has already "embraced her journey" and decided to share it with everyone to further inspire people who have gone through the same things she did.
Miles then ended her post with a quick reminder. "With or without any health conditions, no to body shaming. Be kind. Always. Please."