Former president Corazon Aquino has been diagnosed with colon cancer, her daughter, Kris, revealed Monday.
Kris said her mother underwent several tests after being hospitalized for high blood pressure last December.
Our mom wanted to know what was wrong with her, and with her family by her side, she submitted herself to a check-up and several tests. The results showed that our mother is suffering from cancer of the colon," Kris told ABS-CBN Chief Correspondent Korina Sanchez.
She said the Aquinos opted to tell the public because they still believe in the power of prayers in the hope that millions of Filipinos will pray for the fomer president. Kris' brother, Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, also urged the public to respect their family's privacy.
ris said the former president started losing her appetite last December despite being a healthy eater. "She likes to eat fruits and vegetables. We just want to emphasize that throughout our lives, she's never been sick. The time we brought her to the hospital last Christmas was the first time," she said.
"She lost 10 pounds in a span of about two weeks," she added.
Kris also revealed that her maternal grandmother was diagnosed with the same condition and had to undergo treatment in Boston.
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