Aired (February 2, 2025): Ayon kay Noelyn Asraga, noong una raw ay suportado siya ng kanyang amo tungkol sa pagpapagamot ng kanyang sakit. Ngunit nang balak siyang ipa-chemotherapy dahil dito, tinakot siya ng amo na pauuwiin na lang sa Pilipinas. Panoorin ang video.
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00:00Every OFW strives for their dreams, but how can this be replaced by a trial like cancer?
00:13Kuya Alan will get to know Noelyn and her struggles in life.
00:18How long have you been in Hong Kong?
00:2011 years.
00:21And when did you get diagnosed?
00:23Last year, March and April.
00:25Tell us a bit about it. So what happened?
00:28When I had a monthly period, my illness worsened.
00:32I immediately told my employer.
00:35When I checked up, I was referred to a specialist.
00:38After mammogram, biopsy, and pit scan, I found out that I have breast cancer, stage 2.
00:47But from being completely healthy, you were shocked when the doctor told you that you have cancer?
00:51Yes.
00:52At first, the doctor was very supportive.
00:54He told me that in Hong Kong, cancer is like a headache.
01:00Because they treat it well, and it's also outpatient, right?
01:03Yes.
01:04If you treat it well, it's okay.
01:05Yes. And if it's a worker's visa, they only pay a small amount because there's an insurance.
01:11Then the doctor advised me to go for chemotherapy first.
01:15Because the doctor wanted to try to shrink or dissolve it.
01:19If it dissolves, there will be no surgery.
01:22Yes.
01:23But my employer didn't allow me.
01:25So I was treated to go to the Philippines if I agreed to chemotherapy.
01:31Did he tell you why he didn't want you to go?
01:33Because he said that his scientist friends said that chemotherapy is not good.
01:40As a mother, a single mom, I was afraid of losing my job.
01:45That's why I agreed.
01:46But in the end, it's your body.
01:48So you make the decision on the treatment.
01:50Yes.
01:51When he didn't agree, he didn't want you to go?
01:54Yes.
01:55So what did you do?
01:56Because when you go for chemotherapy, you need to rest.
01:58I considered what he said, and I told the doctor.
02:01The doctor said that if I don't go for chemotherapy,
02:05there's a chance that the cancer will come back and they might not be able to do anything.
02:10Then the doctor said that it's highly recommended.
02:15Then I asked the doctor why I was worried.
02:20I told him that I needed him to be considerate of me.
02:23But the doctor told me that it's my life.
02:26That's why I decided that I wanted to go for chemotherapy.
02:30That's how it started.
02:31Earlier, when I saw you, I asked how you were doing.
02:33You said that you were fighting.
02:34Yes.
02:35So you still have treatments left?
02:38I still have three more chemotherapies.
02:40After chemotherapy, there's radiotherapy.
02:43After radiotherapy, there's hormone therapy.
02:46So what can you do to help you with your action?
02:50I know that it's difficult. I know that there are a lot of people.
02:53But if we can afford it, what can we offer to help you right away?
02:58I want medical assistance.
03:02And you want treatment here, right?
03:03Yes.
03:04Because this is where it all started.
03:05Yes.
03:06And while you're getting treatment, you're working, right?
03:10Yes.
03:11So how's your family?
03:13That's one of the things I'm asking for.
03:14So they're sacrificing first.
03:16Yes.
03:17How old is your baby?
03:19The eldest is 19 years old.
03:20And he's studying?
03:21Yes, he's studying. And the second one is 17 years old.
03:25So this is what we'll do.
03:26We'll help you with the last three treatments, right?
03:30Yes.
03:31And then we will get in touch.
03:32Help us.
03:34Come here, Larry.
03:35Maybe a conference call or something like that.
03:37Who's taking care of the 19-year-old?
03:40My brother.
03:41What's his name?
03:42Ashley.
03:43In touch with my brother, Ashley, about what the kids need
03:45so they know that even though you're getting treatment,
03:48in your name, we're still helping the family.
03:52You're with your uncle, right?
03:53Yes, I am. He's the eldest.
03:55So Larry, we will arrange the last three treatments here.
03:58Yes, sir.
04:00I never underestimate or value your appearance on camera.
04:05Do you know why?
04:06You're going through a difficult time.
04:08It's hard to talk to you.
04:09But if it's just you, we can talk off the air.
04:14But it's really happening to Filipinos here, right?
04:17I'll just get a glimpse of your strength.
04:20If a worker here suddenly finds out that he's sick,
04:24based on your experience, what is your advice to them?
04:27Really, hold on to the Lord.
04:30Because there are still people who really use it.
04:33So pray, have faith.
04:35Then physically, what should they do?
04:37Should they continue with the check-up?
04:39Yes, sir.
04:40Choose your life.
04:41How do they deal with their employer?
04:43Should they tell you right away or wait for the results?
04:45What's the practical side?
04:46I didn't hide anything from my employer.
04:49And then if there's no problem, good.
04:51But if there's a problem,
04:53that's what you're saying, you should call the consulate right away
04:56and have someone assist you right away, right?
04:58Because under Hong Kong law,
05:00you should not be terminated just because you're sick, right?
05:03And you have health benefits.
05:05Yes, sir.
05:06But it's not that easy to approach them.
05:10I was one of the rejected ones.
05:12What kind of help did you ask from the consulate?
05:14First of all, a shelter.
05:16Because I was discharged early in the morning.
05:19And then just one night,
05:21an employer allowed me to stay.
05:23I ran to the consulate right away.
05:24And they didn't do a span drive for you?
05:26They told me to go home.
05:27Where did you go home? You didn't go home.
05:29No, they really let me go out.
05:30There's an employer who has a good heart.
05:33Okay, go home.
05:34I'll find out.
05:35I'll find out.
05:36Okay.
05:38Thank you, sir.
05:39Kaytano in action will return with the one and only Boy Abunda.