When did the Aquino family knew that Cory Aquino's colon cancer is on 4th stage?

The Aquino family learned that Cory Aquino's colon cancer had reached stage four in early June 2008. Despite her initial diagnosis in 2002, it was during this later stage that her health significantly deteriorated, leading to her passing on August 1, 2009. The family's transparency about her condition highlighted the seriousness of her illness and the challenges they faced during her battle with cancer.