Francis Magalona Has Leukemia
Pinoy Master Rapper Francis Magalona or Francis M, has leukemia. Many people did not expect Francis Magalona to have leukemia because he seemed to be a very healthy individual. This news about the rapper was confirmed by his colleagues and friends from “Eat Bulaga”.
Wikipedia describes leukemia as cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation (production by multiplication) of blood cells, usually white blood cells (leukocytes). Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. In turn, it is part of the even broader group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
Francis Magalona’s leukemia incited anxiety and concern from close friends, family members and fans. Leukemia is not a condition that can be cured by simply taking in oral medicines. This condition requires blood transfusion. According to news reports, at least 50 individuals donated blood to the blood bank of The Medical City (situated along Ortigas avenue in Pasig City) for Francis Magalona’s scheduled blood transfusion session/s in the future. If you are in Manila and want to donate some blood for Francis Magalona’s use, please proceed to The Medical City.
The cause of leukemia is unknown up to this time (typical characteristic of cancer). However, researchers and scientists suspect that it could be acquired either by natural or artificial ionizing radiation, viral infection, certain kinds of chemicals or genetic predispositions. These are mere theories and none has been proven valid yet. These theories have yet to undergo series of tests to be declared as the real cause or causes of leukemia.
I sincerely hope Francis Magalona’s leukemia can still be cured. It is not certain though what type of leukemia Francis Magalona has because complete news on his condition is not yet released to the public.
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that’s sad. i like him because despite being hooked on drugs before, he got up, got cleaned up and went on a straight life. i admire people who stumble and fall and had the courage to go to the right path.
my prayers go out to him. i hope a lot will donate their blood, to help.
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jessie reply on August 15th, 2008:
Sheng,
Yup, Francis Magalona managed to changed the direction of his life and that’s one very admirable trait he’s shown to the public. I hope Francis M survives his condition.
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It’s a sad news. Like you, I did not see this coming coz he seems to look vibrant and healthy. Let’s just pray for him.
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jessie reply on August 15th, 2008:
That’s true. Francis Magalona looked healthy on TV. But you see, cancer is a traitor. Sometimes cancer is asymptomatic.
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Ay Kuya, kung puede ang kahit anong blood type, mag-donate ka na. Sakin wala syang aasahan, sinasabi ko na ngaun palang. Kasi baka mapunta pa sa kanya lahat ng sakit ko,hehe! Seriously, this is a sad news Kuya. nagulat ako nong malaman ko na maysakit sya. Ang bata nya pa kasi. Ang layo pa ng puede nyang marating. Doc, puede ba syang mag-undergo ng bone marrow transplant?
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jessie reply on August 15th, 2008:
Ellaine,
The stage or type of leukemia Francis Magalona has is still unknown. There are many types of leukemia, just like cancer, so it’s best that we first determine what type of leukemia he has then proceed to the employing the right treatment.
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That’s a shocking and sad news naman kuya.. Di ako makapaniwala meron syang leukemia, healthy nga sya tingnan. He’s one talented personality pa naman, sayang…
hmmm…ikaw kuya mgdodonate ikaw ng dugo? *wink*
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Twinks,
I was also shocked when they aired it on Eat Bulaga and 24 Oras that Francis Magalona was diagnosed with leukemia, a type of cancer that has struck fear in the hearts of many patients and their families for many years now. There are even movies about leukemia and if you’ll be able to watch them, you’ll surely cry.
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I have read the news two days ago and it reminds me of his popular song “Mga Kababayan Ko”…grabeh no? Di mo talaga akalain na ganun pala kalagayan nya. Naku ang daming anak pa naman. Ang tindi rin ng sakit nayan. Cancer of the blood my goodness
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jessie reply on August 16th, 2008:
Joy,
Oo nga. Sana gumaling na si Francis M. Talented pa namang tao yan. Totoo yan, cancer of the blood (leukemia) is such a nasty disease.
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I hope he will get through this… he has so many children that will need him for guidance.
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jessie reply on August 16th, 2008:
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I think Francis Magalona has 8 kids.
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yeah, it’s so sad. DO you have any idea his chances of survival?
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aybi,
I think Francis Magalona’s survival chances are pretty good. It could only take some time before he fully recovers. Let’s hope he recovers soon.
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..if the leukemia of Francism cannot specifically identified by his doctors..what is the purpose of the treatment administered to him?
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jessie reply on March 19th, 2009:
Ako nga rin nagtataka kung ano yung type ng leukemia ni Francis Magalona. Up to now hindi ko alam. Or I must have missed the news only.
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we love you master rapper
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