Chris, Philippines

When my mom was diagnosed with cancer, everything paused.

My routines fell apart, my priorities rearranged, and the things I once chased quietly lost their meaning.

Time became short, but it was finally spent well.

Looking back, I am reminded of how busy we are with living—until it takes just one cancer diagnosis to make us stop, breathe, and truly see what matters- Chris Muñoz, President/Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO)

This story was published with the consent of Philippine Alliance of Patients' Organisations.