THE LATEST publicly-known person to have been afflicted by the dreaded cancer is Cathy Sanchez-Babao, a prolific writer and daughter of veteran and respected actress Caridad Sanchez.
In her social media spaces, Cathy revealed an uncomfortable truth about her battle with the Big C.
“I’ve been undergoing treatment for breast cancer,” said Sanchez-Babao.
Cathy’s straightforward revelation, obviously, carried with it courage, faith and self-assurance as she feels the victory over the malady. “These past few months, I’ve been walking a quiet path of healing, and through it all, in every moment, since mid-February, I have felt the Lord’s presence more deeply than ever before. His love has been my anchor in ways I cannot fully put into words,” she noted.
She promised as well to share to the general public her journey towards healing anytime. “In time, I will share more of this journey in my own way and at my own pace. But today, I simply want to say thank you—for God’s goodness and faithfulness, for the love and support of my family, for my dearest friends, and for the quiet grace found in ordinary days,” shared the artist.
“I’ll share more about my story later on. For now, my focus is on healing—in mind, body, and spirit. I’m still in the process of completing treatment, guided by an excellent medical team for whom I am deeply grateful. Thank you for honoring my need to heal quietly and peacefully,” she added.
Meanwhile, Cathy requested her female friends to heed to her cautionary call about the disease.
“And today, I also want to gently ask something from my women- friends reading this.
“If you are between the ages of 40–75, please make your annual breast ultrasound and mammogram a top priority. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among Filipinas, and age itself is one of the greatest risk factors. Early detection truly, truly saves lives. Please do not wait for symptoms before getting checked.
The loving daughter of Caridad, also known as Tita (a term of endearment to an older woman by affinity or aunt by blood) Caring, has requested words of encouragement from the public on her condition.
“If you’re inclined, I would deeply appreciate your prayers. And as always, I hope we continue to find joy in life’s small, meaningful moments,” she quipped.
Lastly, she is emphatic for other women suffering from the same illness.
“I think, too, of the many others who find themselves in a similar season. And to them, I’d like to say this: ‘I pray that even on the hardest days, we will always choose faith above fear. One day at a time, by God’s amazing grace’.”