Not only actress Kaye Abad, but also living witnesses show that there are more and more breast cancer survivors who have overcome the disease, and that you are not alone if you are currently battling this illness.
Dra. Vicki Belo, 70
Dra. Vicki Belo was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2016. She sought treatment in Europe, where she was given only two years to live. Doctors in New York also gave her a 50/50 chance. "The number one secret is my daughter Scarlet. I wanna be with her. I don’t wanna leave her so young. I kept praying, ‘Lord, please give me time,’" Belo said in a 2022 interview with Korina Sanchez.
Bibeth Orteza, 72
The actress-writer-director was diagnosed with stage 3-C breast cancer in 2004. In an article for the I Can Serve Foundation, Bibeth said: "I didn’t see cancer as a death sentence, but something like getting a front row ticket to the first night of my wake." She added that she was not afraid because she knew God was with her.
Daiana Menezes, 38
Brazilian actress and former Eat Bulaga host Menezes was given only two years to live in 2018. She did not undergo chemotherapy but opted for a lumpectomy surgery. She shared in a vlog that she felt double the pain because she lost her four-month-old baby due to the treatment.
Cesca Litton, 43
The former TV personality was diagnosed in 2024 but shared the news only last year on Instagram. Cesca said, "Early detection is the key." On her birthday on January 7, she posted a photo with the caption, "Made it to 43," and her socks read, "Dear cancer, you picked the wrong bitch."
Timmy Cruz, 59
The OPM singer and actress lost one breast due to breast cancer in 2016. "Even if the cancer was very small, I decided to remove one of my breasts. But it's okay, I have an implant, just so you know," Timmy said in a 2023 interview with Pep.ph. With her strong faith in God, the 80s Boy hitmaker has been cancer-free for 10 years.
Maritoni Fernandez, 57
The actress was diagnosed with stage 2a breast cancer in 2001 after giving birth to Lexi. In an interview with Toni Gonzaga, she said the lump in her breast was removed and she underwent chemotherapy. Since then, Maritoni has been cancer-free. Her Instagram posts show her healthy and active lifestyle.
