FRANCISM's HAPPY BATTLE

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On 08.08.08, Filipino Rap King, FrancisM (full name: Francis Durango Magalona) was diagnosed with leukemia. During his 36-day stay at the Medical City, the 43 yr. old multi-awarded icon decided to chronicle his story for whatever purpose it may serve.

On these following pages, you will be a witness to his journey as he battles this most serious form of cancer of the blood.

The exact type of leukemia that he has is called AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia with Mixed Lineage) or MLL.

The stories shall be told with words and pictures by Francis himself, Pia Magalona and their daughter, Maxene. This blogumentary is dedicated to all those afflicted with any disease, especially leukemia. It is a personal account of how one man and his family choose to cope. One day at a time.


LET GO AND LET GOD.

FrancisM's blog before his 4th chemo cycle.














Good evening people. I am getting prepared for my 4th Chemotherapy cycle, and I will be admitted tonight at The Medical City. I will be doing some tests tomorrow, wish me luck. Friday I begin my 4th cycle which is a Hi-Dose kind, as will be taking 6 grams of Cytarabin™ a day every other day for 3 days.

I will be at the 14th floor of the TMC, as usual. I brought alot reading materials (bible included!) and dvds to keep me company while I do my treatment. I will be doing my radiation treatment by February and my PBSCT (Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant) will be done by March.

I look forward to the pain as I know my journey is on full speed ahead. I will not be bold to say that without asking a favor from you all. PLEASE PRAY for me as I undergo treatment. Your prayers, as always, have sustained me. And am sure the Lord will listen to all our prayers. To His will I submit myself.

God bless you, my friend.

PS: I will be needing blood donors for blood and platelets. Please go to the lower ground floor of The Medical City and donate blood in my name. For platelets Apheresis you may go have yourself screened at the Phil. Nat'l Red Cross at the Pier in Manila. I am type O positive. Thank you again.

FRANCIS DURANGO MAGALONA
OCT4, 1964-MAR6, 2009

THANK YOU MASTER KIKO,
For inspiring us with your Music, Writings and Photography......