FILE – Multi-titled volleyball coach Roger Gorayeb.
MANILA, Philippines—Things are looking up for multi-titled head coach Roger Gorayeb in his battle with multiple myeloma.
In a video posted on Twitter by former Ateneo player Gretchen Ho, Gorayeb was seen able to walk on his own power. He started chemotherapy in late 2019.
“He’s been undergoing chemotherapy but we’re happy to see him so much stronger,” said Ho in the tweet. “Cheers to LIFE.”
Take a look at our very own Coach Roger, able to walk on his own now!!! :) He’s been undergoing chemotherapy but we’re happy to see him so much stronger! Cheers to LIFE 🥂 pic.twitter.com/ixNq3KplLa
— Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) January 30, 2020
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that forms in plasma cells, which are responsible for making antibodies.
Gorayeb, a 22-time NCAA champion with San Sebastian, being able to walk on his own with the help of a cane is already a big step in the right direction for his recovery.
Just a special anecdote on Coach Roger.
Sabi niya minsan gusto na niyang umayaw sa chemo, pero kapag naaalala niya lahat ng nagdadasal, lumalaban at sumusuporta sa kanya, ginaganahan at lumalakas ang loob niyang magpatuloy sa treatment.
Maraming salamat sa patuloy na dasal! pic.twitter.com/qdU6aO2DFR
— Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) January 30, 2020
The former national team head coach attended Fille Cainglet-Cayetano’ 30th birthday party with his former players in Ateneo including Alyssa Valdez, Ho, Jem Ferrer, and Dzi Gervacio.