The “Queen of All Media,” Kris Aquino, has taken a pivotal step in her ongoing health journey as she faces her most challenging chapter yet, entering an intensified treatment phase marked by surgical procedures and isolation.
On August 20, Kris quietly underwent a crucial surgical intervention: doctors implanted a port‑a‑cath, a small device placed beneath the skin of her chest and connected directly to a major vein leading to her heart. This allows for efficient delivery of medications and fluid access. It’s a method often used for patients undergoing long-term treatments, and hers was completed swiftly that evening, with Kris back in her hospital room by midnight GMA NetworkJournal News.
She shared in a poignant Instagram video that she had asked her medical team to perform the surgery before August 21, the death anniversary of her father, Ninoy Aquino—a symbolic act wrapped in personal significance GMA Network.
As she recorded the message, Kris described the moment with tearful sentiment: “Happy tears are flowing because I’m remembering how much our mom endured for us. She also had a port‑a‑cath surgically implanted, yet we never heard her complain. And she didn’t have a pain management doctor.” The comparison to her late mother, former President Cory Aquino—known for her quiet strength—underscored one of the emotional anchors Kris holds on to GMA NetworkJournal News.
Fuelled by Family, Strengthened by Resolve
True to form, Kris finds her greatest reason for enduring her health battle in her two sons, Josh and Bimby. In her emotional reflection, she confessed, “My sons are the reason I continue to endure—if I wasn’t their mama, I would have given up long ago.” She called on the courage of her parents but admitted that what she’s facing now—“this is just the beginning of more aggressive treatment”—is a battle on another level GMA NetworkDaily Tribune.
Photos accompanying her Instagram post showed her sons by her bedside, quietly present during her post-op recovery—silent pillars of support in a battle made visible through vulnerability and love Daily TribuneGMA Network.
Isolation, Allergies, and a Six-Month Window of Hope
From this point forward, Kris is set to spend six months in isolation, as her medical team works to establish the best treatment protocol for her complex condition. Her immune system is especially fragile—she has multiple allergies, including to medications, foods, and environmental triggers, compounded by her autoimmune profile GMA NetworkDaily TribunePhilstar.
In this treatment phase, inpatient care includes:
Rehabilitation and physical therapy to regain movement and strength.
Cooking activities conducted with an assistant—a daily ritual adapted carefully to avoid flare-ups from lupus, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, and progressive systemic sclerosis.
Tutorial-like mental stimulation to keep her mind engaged and vibrant, proving that healing must also nourish the brain GMA Network+1.
This level of focused recovery is both therapeutic and protective—necessary to manage both her diseases and her sensitivities.
Lifting Spirits with #LabanKris
True to her deeply heartfelt nature, Kris ended her message not with despair, but with a note of gratitude and a call to unity:
“I have a new hashtag to remind myself how much I owe all of you who continue praying for me. Thank you for your patience, support, and much appreciated LOVE. #LabanKris.” GMA Network+1
More Alarm Bells: Blood Panel, Rituximab, and Reminders of Resilience
More context to this latest phase comes from earlier this month: Kris revealed that her doctors found “alarming” results in her blood panels, which triggered additional tests, including an ultrasound, and the involvement of three specialists. They stressed the urgency of immediate treatment to avoid dangerous complications Manila Standard.
Subsequently, she began receiving Rituximab—a biologic therapy tailored to suppress her aggressive autoimmune responses. This marks yet another milestone in her medical journey, and a reminder that while remission is the goal, the path is complex and ongoing Daily Tribune.
Why This Update Matters
1. It’s a Personal, Lifesaving Turn
This isn’t a project update—it’s a life-defining fight. The shift to more aggressive treatments underscores how serious and fragile Kris’s condition remains.
2. It’s a Beacon of Vulnerability and Strength
Kris’s openness reinforces that struggle isn’t anti-heroic—it’s a deeply human constant. She harnesses that reality, channeling it into courage that ripples outward.
3. It’s a Fight that Inspires
Kris isn’t just in recovery; she’s modeling what it means to reclaim one’s story—illness, uncertainty, and all. It resonates beyond showbiz—it’s about faith, family, and grit.
What Lies Ahead
Over the next six months, Kris’s days will shape public hope in powerful ways:
Treatment refinement: Doctors will explore regimens tailored to her autoimmune spectrum and allergies.
Healing therapy: Focused physical rehab and mental stimulation to rebuild strength.
Possible sharing: She has hinted at eventually opening up more—“Sharing our story—as only we can tell it—soon” Philstar—telling a story not of fame, but recovery.
Not Cancer—But Serious All the Same
Amid swirling rumors, Kris also clarified via Instagram that she is cancer-free. A PET scan she had underwent was meant to assess her long-term lung damage from COVID-19, not for cancer detection Philstar. The seriousness of her illness lies entirely in her autoimmune complexities—not malignancies—but that doesn’t make fight any less demanding.
As Kris Aquino navigates this chapter with quiet courage, supported by her sons, her doctors, and a prayerful nation, the call to arms is clear: to stand with her. Whether through messages, quiet faith, or collective hope, “#LabanKris” is not just a hashtag—it’s a banner under which strength, healing, and humanity converge.
Her journey isn’t over—far from it. But in this intersection of science, spirit, and solidarity, healing is not a distant aspiration; it’s becoming her new reality.
