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Zsa Zsa Padilla: “After surgery, I want to be able to say, ‘I am a cancer survivor.’”

by Joyce Jimenez posted on August 20, 2012 STATS: 37280 Views | 15 Comments

Isang panibagong pagsubok ang kinakaharap ng Divine Diva na si Zsa Zsa Padilla, matapos siyang ma-diagnose na may Stage 1 kidney cancer. Sasailalim siya sa laparoscopic surgery sa Agosto 27 upang tanggalin ang kanyang bukol sa kidney.

Photo By: Arniel C. Serato

Ibinahagi ni Kris Aquino ang “long text message exchange” nila ng kaibigang si Zsa Zsa Padilla sa daily morning program niyang Kris TV sa ABS-CBN ngayong umaga, August 20.

Ang palitan daw nila ng text message ay nangyari noong Biyernes, Agosto 17, simula 11:30 ng gabi.

Dito’y pinag-usapan nila ang health condition ni Zsa Zsa.

Kahapon, Agosto 19, ay lumabas ang balita tungkol sa pagkaka-diagnose sa Stage 1 kidney cancer ng Divine Diva.

Malignant ang nakitang bukol sa kanyang kidney na kasing laki raw ng golf ball.

Ang unang reaksiyon daw ni Zsa Zsa dito ay: “Oh man, I have cancer.”

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Bago pa man kumalat ang pagkakaroon ng cancer ni Zsa Zsa ay naikuwento na raw ito ng singer-actress kay Kris.

Bago rin umalis ng bansa ang singer-actress, kasama pa siya ni Kris at ng celebrity stylist na si Liz Uy na nagsimba at naghapunan noong Agosto 11, Sabado.

ZSA ZSA’S HEALTH CONDITION. Minabuti ni Kris na ibahagi sa mga manonood ng kanyang programa ang iba pang detalye na sinabi sa kanya ni Zsa Zsa, kaya binasa niya ang text messages ng kaibigan.

Sabi ni Zsa Zsa: “I was diagnosed with cancer. Actually, first check-up pa lang when they saw my old films in Manila, Dr. Froch told me it's malignant.”

Si Dr. Larry Froch ay nephrology/internal medicine specialist ng Cedars-Sinai Medical Center sa Los Angeles, California.

Pagpapatuloy ni Zsa Zsa sa kanyang text message kay Kris:

“I had blood works and a CT scan yesterday with and without the dye and it still showed the same thing—almost 3 cm tumor.

“He wants to take it out.

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15 almond143

08/21/2012 | 08:16 PM

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ChristieMarie

08/21/2012 | 09:54 PM

... I agree with you almond 99.9 ... so Zsa, you have to hold on to any cosmetic surgeries or to any cosmetic interventions ... it's a big NO NO!
14 malaya2007

08/21/2012 | 02:26 PM

My grandpa has liver cancer stage 1 din ganyan din ginawa every 6moths may check-up sya pag may nakitang maliit na cancer kasi babalik naman talaga yan surgery agad he was first diagnosed 5yrs ago, aba e hanggang ngayon malakas pa parang wala lang.

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13 ChristieMarie

08/21/2012 | 10:52 AM

... Of course everything will be okay ZsaZsa ... it's a piece of cake! God is workin things out.

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12 cizol

08/21/2012 | 07:17 AM

FYI: Stage I Renal l Cell Carcinoma which is what she is diagnosed with is really treatable. NephrectomY removal of the affected kidney thru laparoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice and it is really CURATIVE for this specific cancer, no radiation, no chemo needed, follow up can be very 6 months or longer. She has very good prognosis, once it is taken out, she is truly cancer free. Stop giving opinions based on your little knowledge, it is not like the other cancers. you are not oncologists. She has the best doctors taking care of her and the treatment is evidence based! Just Pray for Zsa zsa, that she has not get complications. she should be fine after since the laparoscopic surgery has good recovery time. Take Care and get well soon Zsa Zsa.

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angelbyday

08/21/2012 | 03:15 PM

I am an oncologist. But whatever pieces of info that the other non-md's here have shared, i also appreciate. In truth, you dont even have to be an md to come up with info about these things. Google is free lol :- They may not have had received formal med school knowledge, and i may have had gone thru all levels of schooling, but it doesnt mean that i know more, and they know less. Peace :-
11 straightnochaser123

08/21/2012 | 06:14 AM

Drama queen.. Napaka arte!! Matandang gurang naman, di na sayo bagay mag emote emote teh'

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10 qwertyuiop000

08/20/2012 | 11:45 PM

prayers for you...

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9 fecatada

08/20/2012 | 10:37 PM

Agree ms sha do not agree with the doc's once a year check-up very 6 months....It's better to BE SAFE THAN SORRY. BE STRONG! WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU!

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8 starqueen

08/20/2012 | 06:56 PM

Zsa Zsa - please do not agree to the once a year monitoring after the surgery. Ask for every six months at the very maximum. With cancer you need to take the aggressive approach in monitoring it maski Stage 1 pa lang...

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angelbyday

08/20/2012 | 07:35 PM

Agree.

angie_po

08/20/2012 | 09:09 PM

yes, at least every six mos. , yung iba nga every 3 mos. to make sure. Hope everythings goes well Zsa Zsa , be strong.

greencardholder

08/20/2012 | 09:29 PM

Correct!

starqueen

08/20/2012 | 09:58 PM

I am not a doctor pero ang alam ko sa cancer based on the experience my family has had with this dreaded disease, when it is Stage 1 - it means it is only within the organ where the tumor was found. When it goes to Stage 2 - that means - it has "traveled" to the nearby related organs. And this is where it starts to become really scary. Whenever cancer has spread to the other organs - the treatment affects your quality of life etc etc. Kaya please lang - stick with the 6 months check up. It should actually start with the 3 month monitoring for a year and then to 4 months after the second year and then to the 6 months. The first 3 years is critical as it will determine if you are really cancer free. Stay well and avoid stress...

WussHouse

08/20/2012 | 10:38 PM

to starqueen, Stages I-III cancers have not yet traveled or metastasized to other organs. For example, Stages I-III breast cancer is only found in the breast. There is just an increase in size of the tumor, which means there is disease progression. Stage I might have a small tumor, and it will increase in size as it progresses. However, if it has already metastasized to other organs, like brain, bone, liver or lung, it is already stage IV. This is the end stage of the disease, and at present in the country, this is the incurable stage. Radiation and surgery may only be opted to prevent further metastasis and reduce pain.
7 starqueen

08/20/2012 | 06:53 PM

There is a saying that when it rains, it pours. Count your blessings Zsa Zsa that it is Stage 1 and that surgery will most likely address it. You just need to be vigilant about the monitoring process after surgery in order to make sure it never ever comes back. Be strong.

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6 WussHouse

08/20/2012 | 06:25 PM

Posts 1 and 2 are so wrong. You better do some readings first.

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mccec65

08/20/2012 | 07:38 PM

have you had surgery, chemo and rads???

WussHouse

08/20/2012 | 10:32 PM

Duh. I have the knowledge about the treatments because I have learned them. Stage I is generally curable and it only requires surgical intervention. Stages II and III are the ones that require chemotherapy because there is advanced cancer growth already. Meanwhile stage IV may only require radiation therapy because there is already metastasis, and this treatment is only palliative, just to reduce symptoms. You don't have to experience such just to know and understand cancer. :

mccec65

08/20/2012 | 10:45 PM

it is one think to sound off your theoretical knowledge and another thing to impose it on people. You have not gone thru the journey so do not sound like you know it. we can all chime in our opinions here. Readings, hahahahaha. Wait till you experience it. Cancer has no cure yet. What is available are TREATMENTS - maki pag usap ka sa doctor oncologists, you will understand better. 'nuff said.

WussHouse

08/21/2012 | 10:04 AM

But dont say it's not true at all. A survivor can be called "CURED" if there are no traces of cancer cells in the body. This is somewhat good for 5 years. Pls don't say I will experience it. What goes around comes around. : Peace! Good morning. :
5 angelbyday

08/20/2012 | 02:40 PM

Malignant means its cancerous. Stage I is the earliest stage, and stage IV is the worst. For stage I kidney cancer, surgery is the primary treatment option. No need for adjuvant meaning, after surgery chemo or radiation, as mentioned. We give chemo for advanced or metastatic renal CA, which is not her case. She will be fine, as long as surgery is done. I understand sharon cuneta's emo outburst on twitter, but maybe shes overreacting a bit. Even zsa zsa herself doesnt dwell so much on the negativity. Cancer may be dreaded but may be curable, if the proper treatment sequences are followed.

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4 chicka1

08/20/2012 | 01:12 PM

malignant meaning yung cancer nya ay kakalat. so stage 1 palang sya dahil hindi pa ito malala at malaki ang possibilidad na ito ay maagapan.

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3 bella604

08/20/2012 | 12:53 PM

ano daw? Liver ba o kidney? Pep should definitely edit this article.

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2 milomilo123

08/20/2012 | 12:34 PM

PAANO NAging stage1 ang malignant

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1 mccec65

08/20/2012 | 11:27 AM

Hmm, i wonder why she was told that Stage 1 - no chemo or rads......Not true.

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