Kaye Abad moved fans and supporters after revealing that she is now a breast cancer survivor following a private battle she quietly endured over the past year.
The actress opened up about her health journey in an emotional birthday vlog uploaded on her YouTube channel on Sunday, May 17, where she reflected on turning 44 and the life-changing challenges she faced behind the scenes.
Many netizens expressed shock after learning that Kaye kept her diagnosis and treatment private throughout 2025 while continuing to appear calm and positive publicly.
In the vlog, Kaye shared that everything started when she experienced severe stomach pain which she initially thought was simple acidity.
According to the actress, the pain lasted for nearly six hours, prompting her to seek medical attention.
During her check-up, doctors discovered stones in her gall bladder, leading her to undergo surgery. Afterward, doctors also advised her to have a mammogram because of her age.
It was during the mammogram that doctors discovered a malignant tumor in her breast measuring around four centimeters.
Kaye revealed that she and her husband, Paul Jake Castillo, documented much of her treatment journey, including trips to Singapore where she underwent treatment and recovery.
The actress also shared that they temporarily entrusted the care of their two children to relatives while she focused on her healing and medical procedures.
She admitted that breast cancer already existed in their family history, making the diagnosis painful but not entirely unexpected.
Despite the difficult experience, Kaye said her faith in God, along with the unwavering support of her husband and loved ones, helped her overcome the illness.
Now recovering, the actress happily announced that she already considers herself cancer-free.
Her revelation quickly drew an outpouring of support online, with fans and fellow celebrities praising her courage, strength, and resilience for quietly fighting such a serious illness away from the public eye.
