With the recent advances in medicine, the survival rate for cancer patients have increased. Get to know these celebrities diagnosed with cancer in this gallery.
Fil-Am YouTuber, Wil Dasovich, vlogged his battle against colon cancer and shared his journey with his followers.
After his successful treatments, Wil remains cancer-free.
Kapuso comedian Tetay opened up about his struggle with cancer of the pancreas in an interview with Rhea Santos on 'Tunay na Buhay.'
After just three months of treatment, Tetay received news that his cancer was cured. Now, Tetay is living life to the fullest!
In 2018, actress Maritoni Fernandez marked the 17th year of being cancer-free.
In an interview with 'Startalk,' actress Glenda Garcia showed off her chemotherapy battle scars with a big smile.
Glenda has been cancer-free for half a decade now as she continues to flash her bright smile.
Jackie Forster's daughter, Caleigh Simone, was diagnosed with leukemia at just three years old in 2014.
Jackie and Caleigh's bond grew even stronger after their bout against cancer.
Actress and writer Bibeth Orteza, mother of Rafa Siguion-Reyna, was able to beat stage 3 breast cancer. Now she leads a life full of laughter, light, and love.
Broadcast journalist Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala was inspired to start the ICANSERVE Foundation, an advocacy group that promotes early breast cancer detection, after her own experience with cancer.
With the help of family, friends, and faith, actress Melissa de Leon was able to gain the strength to stand against stage 2b breast cancer.
Singer-musician Gary Valenciano shared in an interview that he had battled kidney cancer. His doctors discovered the illness after his heart bypass surgery in May. On Twitter, Mr. Pure Energy assured his fans that he's now doing okay.
Former 'Eat Bulaga' host Daiana Menezes tells PEP.Ph that she was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer in 2018.
Daiana didn't undergo chemotherapy. Instead, she chose alternative methods such as hyperthermia, infrared sauna, and ozone therapy. She also revealed in her interview that she had a lumpectomy surgery. According emedicinehealth.com, lumpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing a suspected malignant (cancerous) tumor or other abnormal tissue and a small portion of the surrounding breast tissue. Daiana is now cancer-free and healthier than ever!
PBA courtside reporter Selina Dagdag and husband cager Kevin Louie Alas were beset with a big challenge early on in their marriage, after the former was diagnosed with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN).
Who would have thought that after tying the knot in 2020, Selina would face an enormous health problem.
She talked about her sickness in an Instagram post in April 2022, "Cancer was my biggest fear. And to have it in my twenties was a big shock for me. But I praise the Lord that He has already made Himself known to me during this season of my life. Back then, I would've thought this was a cruel prognosis. I would've been bitter, angry, even resentful. But through His grace alone, and the gift of His word- I know better.”
With a strong faith, the Alas couple beat the odds. And in July 2022, Selina confirmed that she's cancer-free. She took time to express her gratitude to her doctor for always being there through thick and thin.
Selina shared on Instagram, “We are so grateful we met you, Dra. Mel De Quiros! You have been one of God's greatest blessings in our lives, and we continue to thank God for you in our daily prayers." She added, “To all the doctors and would-be doctors out there, you are God's wonderful gifts to this world! Thank you for all the years you put in studying and sacrificing countless leisures to become instruments of our God's healing.”
Veteran basketball cager LA Tenorio described the month of February 2023 as one of the “hardest period” in his life, especially since he has no idea about the extent of his colon cancer, a life-threatening disease.
LA shared on his Instagram post on September 20 that he drew his strength from God to overcome this situation.
“One thing though, I kept constant was God, my faith. I drew strength from Him. I entrusted everything to Him, believing everything has a purpose.”
After a few months, in September 2023, the former national team member announced that he will soon return to basketball when he got his recent test results that showed he is now in remission.
“My journey was filled with people I love, people I inspire, people who inspire me, and people who prayed for me,” LA noted.
“It made every hardship, every little daily win, every nervous waiting game, every part of the journey more meaningful.”
In 2016, renowned Filipina dermatologist Vicki Belo was diagnosed with breast cancer and was given two years to live. She only opened it up to the public in 2022.
According to Vicki Belo, her doctors told her not to “bother” about chemotherapy anymore. But the dermatologist fought and held on to prayers, family, love, and support.
On top of prayers, family, love, and support, Dra. Vicki Belo said her secret to healing was her daughter Scarlet.
In her recent Instagram reel, Dra. Vicki Belo addressed a netizen's comment about the changes in her body, including her breasts, due to cancer treatment.
"If you can recall, I had breast cancer nine years ago. My tumor was actually this big, five centimeters by seven, on my left breast," Vicki explained. "They took out the tumor, we did it in the States. They put something in, I don't even know what it is...I asked my doctor, and he said it's tissue. But it's not silicone, it's something much harder."
Dra. Vicki Belo also clarified that the changes in her body was not because of Belo's breast enhancement surgery, "I just wanted to clear it up because I don't want you to think that's what happens with boobs in Belo. We do boobs very, very well.”
At the end of her Instagram reel, Dra. Vicki Belo encouraged everyone, with teary eyes, to be kind.
"Please, be kind na lang. You know, I'm a cancer survivor. I was a bit depressed in the beginning, but I didn't let it affect my life. I love clothes, I love sleeveless clothes--iiyak na ako...so I still wear them, and I hope you understand," said Vicki.