Francis Magalona's last blog entry in Multiply was dated January 14, 2009. He related about his fourth chemotherapy session, and asked a simple favor from his fans and supporters. See his complete post below:
"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 CytarabinTM a day every other day for 3 days.
(According to webmd.com, Cytarabine is given intravenously. Sometimes it is given as a shot under the skin or directly into the spinal fluid. It can be given in a low, average, or high dose. Cytarabine is classified as an antimetabolite. It kills cancer cells by interfering with the way they multiply. Cytarabine is used to treat acute myelogenous leukemia [AML] and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is sometimes used to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and some types of brain tumors.)
"I will be at the 14th floor of the TMC, as usual. I brought a lot 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."
Up to the last update, Kiko sounded very enthusiastic, that's why his death, which was announced in Eat Bulaga! this afternoon, came as a shock to the whole country.
PINOYS' SUPPORT. Fans responded to the favor of Francis M by posting their prayers and words of comfort. Two hours after the time of his death, the messages continue to pour in.
The Master Rapper last logged in on February 8, 2009.
Click HERE to view PEP's tribute to the the Master Rapper Francis Magalona.