Doc Willie Ong, isiniwalat na mayroon siyang cancer: “It is serious”

Cardiologist Willie Ong, also known as Doc Willie, shared with the public that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

In his shocking announcement on social media, Ong revealed that the doctors found a 16 x 13 x 12 centimeter sarcoma in his abdomen. He said the tumor was hidden behind his heart and in front of his spine.

"Ang bukol na ito, malaking malaki daw. Isa sa pinakamalaki na nakita nila," Ong said in his vlog recorded from his hospital room on August 29. The said vlog was published just today, September 14.

In the 24-minute video, Ong also aired an optimistic note about his condition.

"I have a large abdominal cancer, it is serious, but I will fight this battle. Para sa lahat ng cancer patients sa Pilipinas, gagaling tayo ng sabay," he expressed.

Check out his announcement below: