Courtside reporter Selina Dagdag-Alas shares cancer diagnosis

PBA courtside reporter Selina Dagdag. SELINA DAGDAG INSTAGRAM/Daryl Gonzales

MANILA, Philippines — PBA courtside reporter Selina Dagdag-Alas revealed that she is battling a rare type of cancer, Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia, which was diagnosed a month ago. 

The wife of NLEX guard Kevin Alas shared her story on Instagram Thursday evening.

“When I first heard of the news, I fell on Kevin’s arms as I repeatedly cried, ‘Help me, God,’” she wrote. “Cancer was my biggest fear. And to have it in my twenties was a big shock for me. But I praise the Lord that He has already made Himself known to me during this season of my life.”

“Back then, I would’ve thought this was a cruel prognosis. I would’ve been bitter, angry, even resentful. But through His grace alone, and the gift of His word — I know better. Though I may not know the answer to my ‘whys,’ I know I am in the hands of a tender Father who ordained this from the beginning of my life for my good, and His glory — because He loves me,” she added.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine website, Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia is type of Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), “a group of rare tumors that develop during the early stages of pregnancy.”

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Earlier this year, Dagdag-Alas shared that she had suffered a miscarriage a few months after their church wedding in October 2021. Kevin and Selina tied the knot in a civil ceremony in September 2020.

Several basketball stars as well as volleyball player sent their well-wishes on the comments section of Dagdag-Alas’ post.

Dagdag-Alas also thanked her husband Kevin, her family, churchmates and friends for being on her side as she battles her disease.

“Some days are pretty tough, but I am blessed by the love, prayers, and encouragement of Kevin, our family, our churchmates, and our friends. Above all, I am blessed with the fellowship of Christ,” Dagdag said.