Apologies for the long read, but I wanted to share every moment of his journey.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we want to share Daddy’s fight — a battle he carried with courage, dignity, and an unwavering will to live.

He fought not only for himself, but for all of us — his family, friends, and even strangers who prayed for him. He honored every act of kindness by giving his all.

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November 12, 2025

Daddy received his first immunotherapy with Tecentriq and Avastin. Soon after, he developed fever and weakness, although he had experienced intermittent fevers even before starting immunotherapy. Due to complications, his original 3-week treatment regimen was modified to a 4-week schedule, and his therapy was adjusted to include different drugs.

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November 25, 2025

I brought my children with me to the Philippines to help care for Daddy because Mommy was already exhausted and not in good shape to carry everything alone.

Our bonding changed. Instead of normal family time, our days became hospital trips for labs and checkups. Sometimes we would stop briefly at the mall to buy things he needed. And every time, Daddy would try his best to show us he was doing better — even when we knew he was weak.

Even in sickness, he was still protecting us.

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December 3, 2025

A whole-body PET scan was performed at Cardinal Santos Medical Center at the request of his nephrologist to evaluate his kidneys due to possible proteinuria, and to assess the status of the nodules.

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December 9, 2025

He received Durvalumab and Tremelimumab. Reddish-purple rashes appeared, and he became feverish again.

Another setback — but he never backed down.

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December 19 – December 28, 2025

We returned home to Isabela so Daddy could spend Christmas there, just as he wished. He tried his best to enjoy the holidays with his loved ones.

We went back to Manila on December 28 in the evening to continue treatment.

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December 29, 2025 - January 3, 2026

Shortly after we arrived in Manila, Daddy was rushed to UST Hospital due to epistaxis (nosebleed). He received multiple blood transfusions while hospitalized for severe bleeding, yet he never wavered and remained incredibly brave — even as we could see blood on his tears, which was nerve-wracking.

On January 1, he underwent an endoscopy (gastroscopy). No ulcers were found, and there was no history of bleeding at that time.

On January 3, he was discharged — full of hope and gratitude. We truly felt that he had been given another chance at life.

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January 15, 2026

Daddy received his second Durvalumab immunotherapy. Weakness and fatigue could not stop him — he carried on, honoring the prayers and support of family, friends, and strangers.

He was determined not to waste the help given to him.

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January 16, 2026

He underwent a nasal endoscopy at UST Hospital. Another challenge, met with patience and quiet strength. His courage never wavered.

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January 22, 2026

Daddy was rushed to the Emergency Room at Cardinal Santos Medical Center after experiencing severe vomiting of blood.

• January 23: He underwent another gastroscopy. He faced every procedure with remarkable bravery, never giving up. During the procedure, his esophageal varices were banded, and small ulcers were observed.

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January 30, 2026

We could clearly see his health declining.

Doctors discussed dialysis, but most did not recommend it because it was too risky.

Daddy, fully aware, asked:

“If I undergo dialysis, can I last for one year?”

The doctor could not promise that.

We had daily discussions about directives and treatment choices. It was heartbreaking — especially with him present and understanding everything.

Daddy seemed at peace with the decisions… at least, that’s how it felt for us.

He asked the Doctors if he could still celebrate his birthday on February 1, and even asked his two sisters abroad if they could rebook their flights earlier.

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February 1, 2026

God allowed Daddy to celebrate his birthday.

His two sisters made it.

His granddaughter from my younger brother also made it.

We rejoiced and prayed for miracles. That day, we chose joy.

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February 4–5, 2026

Repeated IV line difficulties caused him pain. Nurses struggled to find veins, and we had to wait for an anesthesiologist to assist.

There was a period of about five hours when he was off IV Lasix, during which his urine output stopped.

He was restarted on IV Lasix shortly after. We prayed that he would continue to respond to treatment — but by February 6, there was still no urine output.

And yet Daddy continued to try, fighting until his body could not follow his will.

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February 7, 2026 — Around 1:20 PM

We witnessed courage.

His breathing became slow, deep, and steady. We held his hands, whispered love, thanked him, and told him we would take care of Mommy.

There was no panic. Only quiet strength.

Daddy fought until his body could not fight anymore. He wanted to live. He wanted more time with us. And he gave everything he had.

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Transparency & Ongoing Expenses

We are sharing the billing summary from Daddy’s final hospitalization at Cardinal Santos Medical Center (January 22 – February 7, 2026). This reflects the most recent and significant medical expenses incurred during his last days.

For privacy and space considerations, we are only posting this hospitalization. Additional records are available upon request.

Although Daddy is now at peace, some balances remain. There is absolutely no obligation — your prayers, messages, and support have already meant the world.

If anyone still feels led to help, we will receive it with humility and gratitude. More than anything, we are deeply grateful for your kindness, support, and prayers during this difficult time. Your generosity has helped us honor Daddy’s journey and care for him in his final days. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our family’s love and remembrance.

Psalm 34:18 reminds us: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Your support has truly been a blessing to us.

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Dear friends, family, and kind hearts,

I’m reaching out with deep humility and hope for my beloved father, Artemio “Temmy” Nicolas, who is now courageously battling liver cancer in the Philippines.

In the past weeks, our family has gone through an emotional and physical storm. My dad has been confined for more than two weeks in two different hospitals, undergoing countless medical procedures — CT scans, ultrasounds, colonoscopy, endoscopy, biopsies, blood cultures, and more — before we finally received the heartbreaking diagnosis: liver cancer.

The road has been long, painful, and overwhelming. Medical bills have piled up from all the hospital stays, tests, and medications. Yet despite the exhaustion and fear, our family has made a firm decision — to keep fighting, and to give my dad a chance through immunotherapy. It is our only hope to slow down the disease and improve his quality of life.

My dad, lovingly known as “Temmy,” has always been the pillar of our family — a quiet, humble, and hardworking man who devoted his life to his loved ones. Seeing him now in this condition is heartbreaking, but his will to live and our faith in God keep us moving forward.

We are humbly knocking on your hearts to help us continue his fight — through financial support for his immunotherapy, medications, and ongoing hospital care. Every single contribution, no matter how small, means another day of hope and strength for him.

Please also include my dad in your prayers for healing, comfort, and courage. Your kindness and compassion are the light that helps us keep believing that miracles can still happen.

From the depths of our hearts — thank you for standing with us.

With love and gratitude on behalf of our whole Nicolas Family,

Michelle Nicolas-Abrogena

(Eldest child of Temmy and Shirley)