
Cardiologist and online health advocate Doc Willie Ong reassured his followers about his current health condition.
On Instagram, the "Doktor ng Bayan" shared a photo of himself along with a brief health update.
"Kamusta sa lahat ng mahal kong followers," he wrote.
"Stable ang condition ko (Sarcoma stage 4), tinutuloy ko ang maintenance na gamutan sa akin na Immunotherapy at Targeted Therapy. Minsan good news, minsan meron bad news, bahala na ang Diyos sa buhay ko."
Doc Willie also thanked everyone for their continued prayers and support.
"I love you all very much ❤️ Maraming salamat sa mga prayers ninyo para sa akin. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️"
Followers and several personalities, including Pia Cayetano and Korina Sanchez, quickly flooded the comments section with messages of love, encouragement, and prayers.
In 2024, Doc Willie revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
The health advocate shared in a video that doctors discovered a 16 × 13 × 12-centimeter sarcoma in his abdomen. He explained that the tumor went undetected because it was located behind his heart and in front of his T10 vertebra.
The mass was also reportedly compressing his esophagus, inferior vena cava, and right atrium.
To receive the best possible treatment, Doc Willie traveled abroad to undergo chemotherapy.
Despite his battle with cancer, Doc Willie also expressed interest in running for senator in the 2025 senatorial elections.
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