Francis M. undergoes chemotherapy, holding up well

The sad news of Francis Magalona’s affliction quickly spread like wildfire in the local entertainment circuit, and by the time this column comes out, Francis would probably be in the thick of his chemotherapy at the Medical City.

Francis was diagnosed with leukemia, but according to his friend Day Cabuhat (who is also the manager of Ely Buendia’s band Pupil), the master rapper is holding up well, as well as his family.
"Last time I spoke with him, he is very optimistic. He was even telling me, ‘you’ll see me back on stage in no time. I’ll live long enough to see my grandchildren’," Day told us. As of press time, Francis was confined at the Medical City to prep him up for the chemotherapy session that started yesterday.

Day and Ely Buendia, known close friends of Francis, have been spearheading campaign to get more blood donations for their friend in need. "Francis had been with Ely when he had his own crisis a couple of years back, when he suffered heart attack. Ely is definitely helping in any way he could now that his friend is in this situation," Day said.

Day also took the opportunity to call on Francis’ friends and those who want to help. "He needs blood donations. He is type O, but any blood type is welcome because the blood bank takes care of it. There just needs to be an exchange everytime Francis requires for it in chemotherapy. For those who will go to donate, they can go to the lower ground level of Medical City in Ortigas and just say that they’re making the donation for Francis Magalona."