Francis M has a Leukemia

Rapper, actor and TV host Francis Magalona is battling leukemia and has requested for blood donations to replace the blood he has used at the Medical City hospital in Ortigas Avenue where he is being treated . Francis M said that I have been diagnosed with leukemia and I am preparing for my treatment. Sa tulong ng Panginoon, kakayanin ko po ito."Abangan nyo ang aking pagbabalik.'Di ko lang kayo 'miss'... LOVE KO kayong lahat." The rapper and his family are asking for blood donations to replace the blood used in Magalona's treatment.He has a blood type O. Those want to help and donate their blood in the actor's name may go to directly to Medical City in Ortigas Avenue, and ask the hospital staff for assistance.The 43-year old Magalona comes from a showbiz clan, being the son of the 1950's legendary actors and celebrity couple Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran.Launched as a teen star in the 1980s, Magalona's career boomed with his hit rap "Mga Kababayan" which was included in his album "Yo!" released in 1990.He's also the voice behind the hits "Ito ang Gusto Ko," "Meron Akong Ano," "Mga Praning" and "Kaleidoscope World."Francis who is married to Pia Arroyo has eight children -- Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Isabella, Elmo, Arkin, Clara and actress Maxene Magalona. Currently, Magalona is a regular host of "Eat Bulaga."