Cardiologist and former vice presidential candidate Dr. Willie Ong has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Ong said doctors found a 16 x 13 x 12 centimeter sarcoma in his abdomen.
It was “hidden” behind his heart, he said, and in front of his spine. He said the tumor has “partially or completely” blocked his esophagus, inferior vena cava, and right atrium.
“Ang bukol na ito, malaking malaki daw. Isa sa pinakamalaki na nakita nila,” Ong said.
The video was recorded from his hospital room on August 29, but its release was delayed “because of doc willie’s serious and complicated journey through chemotherapy.”
In April 2023, Ong felt discomfort while carrying out medical missions due to fatigue, and difficulties breathing and swallowing. He dismissed these as part of aging.
He recalled that in October 2023, he started experiencing back pain that radiates to the upper part of his spine. Due to this, he had problems sleeping flat on his back.
In August 2024, his back pains became more severe. “Worst pain of my life. 10 out of 10. Iiyak ka. Buong gabi walang tulog,” Ong recalled.
He was admitted into a hospital and was diagnosed with sarcoma, which he described as “very rare, aggressive, very big.”
Despite his condition, Ong remains optimistic. “Malungkot ako? Hindi. Suwerte nga ako may asawa ako nagbabantay. Suwerte ako may [mga] anak ako… binabantayan ako. I’m so blessed,” he said in his video.
“Is this negative or positive? Negative, may bukol. Pero positive, naging close sa akin ‘yung dalawang anak ko, na dati may barrier kami. Pamilya ko naging close,” Ong added.
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