Update on Francis M.

How is Francis Magalona?

I received an e-mail today, regarding Francis' condition. At first, I thought it was a hoax mail but when I read through it, it contains pictures and confidential information regarding his situation. But where did it come from? I don't know.

It seems like it's Francis letter to someone he really knows but it leaked out.

I am not going to post here the e-mail, for I think it's not proper, but as days go by, I knoe, this e-mail will be all over every other people's mailboxes.

The subject of the email is "Francis Magalona's Story". Attached to the mail were pictures during his bone marrow extraction, and during his chemotherapy showing his kids beside him. It was also narrated by Francis in the e-mail the procedures he went through from the diagnosis to his treatment. He named a lot of people in the letter, from relatives, to friends, to his doctors, and he thanked them a lot for he still lives.

His condition however was not disclosed. All he said it's cancer of the blood.

However, I think it's an Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Cos he mentioned in the letter the chemotherapeutic agents he's been taking and those agents were compatible for APL. If you want to knoe more about APL, just Google it cos it will take me days just to discuss it all in here. And I knoe, there is only one information you need to know, the prognosis.

A website is to be made to chronicle my journey wherever it may take me, and me and my family are making it, for whatever purpose it may serve. Hopefully for the good.

Let's all pray for Francis' cure.

Ely @ PHC

Eraserheads vocalist Ely Buendia was transferred to the Philippine Heart Center early Sunday from Makati Medical Center due to "emotional and physical stress" he suffered during their reunion concert Saturday night.

A GMA Flash Report said the Philippine Heart Center is yet to issue an official statement regarding Buendia's health condition.

Buendia's health condition halted mid-way the much awaited Eraserheads reunion concert held at the Bonifacio Global City Open Field.

In 2007, Buendia suffered a heart attack while his new band Pupil was performing in Laguna.

Around 60,000 fans flocked to the reunion concert to witness what was tagged as “a historical event.” Organizers said the fans understood the reasons for the unexpected finish but requested for a follow-up reunion concert.

GMAnews.TV

Oh gawd, I kept on asking people why's the concert-reunion such a big deal?! People make a big fuss out of it. I knoe Ely had previous heart surgery(ies?) but it never came to me that this could happen. This is supposed to be predictable right?

I am not actually interested about this concert. I've been an e-heads fan but this concert is sooo overrated. I mean everyone's talking about it. Issues, controversies, cancellations, etc. I don't mind going to this concert either but I'd rather stay home and study cos it's highly praised. Pop culture is interesting but as in like this given with too much importance?! In turns me off.

So now Ely's back to the OR, he should be in good hands e?

Now right... We can tag it now as a historical event. It's madness!

Francis M diagnosed with Leukemia

Rap musician-TV host-actor Francis Magalona has been diagnosed with leukemia and is undergoing more tests.

A son of the popular 1950s movie tandem Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran, the 43-year-old father of eight children is appealing for sobriety as he prepares to fight the disease. “I don't want a media circus. I want privacy with my family,” Francis said in a phone interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer as he waited for his attending doctor. “What I'd rather talk about is how to we can solicit blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital.”

Francis' wife, Pia Arroyo-Magalona, said her husband started exhibiting symptoms in March this year. “It was very gradual, hindi siya biglaang lumabas [it didn't manifest right away]. We don't want to use the word 'curable,' but the doctors say it's treatable.”

Pressed for more details, Magalona said that he will issue a formal statement Thursday (Aug. 14) on the noontime variety TV show “Eat Bulaga” where he is a regular host.

Inquirer.net

So, what type of leukemia? Hmmm... I am curious... Principle of confidentiality e? Whatever...

But we should respect that. I mean, that's the patient's right. If he wants his condition to be kept only within his family, then we cannot do anything about it.

I hope he gets well and puhleez, let him rest first! A lot of people are curious about him going back to the noon-time show. What the F?! He's sick people! Let him rest! Don't be such an ass.