Comedian Ate Gay has confirmed being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, a heartbreaking revelation that has forced them to step back from performing while holding on to faith for a miracle.
In an emotional feature on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Ate Gay shared how the illness started with what seemed like a minor swelling. “Parang beke lang siya noon. Hindi pantay ang mukha ko,” the comedian recalled.
Medical tests initially suggested the growth was harmless, but further checks revealed otherwise. “May show ako sa Canada, medyo lumalaki na siya. At saka nagbi-bleed nang nagbi-bleed,” Ate Gay said. “Mahirap ngayon ang lagay ko. May kanser ako, stage 4 daw.”
Doctors have warned that surgery is no longer viable, and survival beyond 2026 may be uncertain. The comedian admitted the diagnosis has been devastating. “Wala raw lunas. Masakit sa akin. Halos araw-araw umiiyak ako. Hindi naman ako nagkulang kay Lord. Although lagi kong sinasabi na walang himala.”
Still, Ate Gay holds on to faith and the support of others. “Kailangan ko po ng dasal. Kailangan ko po ng lakas at sana po makayanan ko ang araw-araw kong buhay sa ngayon,” they pleaded.
This is not the first time Ate Gay has faced a health scare. Back in 2021, they survived a life-threatening bout with pneumonia.
