Audrey, a girl born in the 90s, suffered from different cancers successively when she was born and when she was in middle school. Although she survived the two illnesses one by one, the risk of recurrence was always there. Her boyfriend at the time broke up because of this. How does Lotte’s Audrey choose to face the stubborn illness and the setbacks on the emotional road?
13cm postoperative scar on the back
The 24-year-old Audrey was interviewed by the reporter of “Sky Post” and said that when she was born, the doctor found a tumor in the keel of her tail. Although it was removed by surgery, it recurred when she was 3 years old. As a result, she had to undergo a total of 6 rounds of chemotherapy, which lasted for half a year. It was bitter, but she survived it successfully at a young age and recovered. Her trials did not stop. When Audrey was 16 years old, just in his youth, another cancer attack came quietly.
Audrey, who was in Form 4 at the time, suddenly felt pain in her ribs. At first, she thought it was just muscle pain, but following persistent low-grade fever and sudden weight loss, she and her mother went to the hospital for MRI and other examinations. It was finally confirmed that her back was third and fourth. A bone cancer tumor called Ewing’s sarcoma is attached near each rib. The doctor also expressed nervousness following learning of the situation, and needed to start chemotherapy and surgery within a week. The operation successfully removed a tumor of regarding 10 centimeters for Audrey, leaving a 13 centimeter long scar on his back.
For the scars left on the body, I believe most girls will be very concerned. Audrey, who has been fighting cancer all the way, said boldly:
“Since you can’t change it, you have to learn to accept it, and cook until you are buried!”
Facing the long and tough chemotherapy, Audrey is optimistic regarding her fate, and pointed out that many cancer patients may quit their mouths due to their illness. She does not take this seriously, and said with a smile that every time before chemotherapy, she must have a full meal of fast food as ” The last meal”, said: “I can face the upcoming chemotherapy with a happy mood.” And every time following finishing chemotherapy and leaving the hospital, I will “crack a strong cup noodle” at home, and then endure the side effects of chemotherapy firmly . She said:
“Chemotherapy itself is already so hard. How can I endure it if I have to eat light meals?”
In the end, this “fish fillet anti-cancer method” allowed Audrey to complete the one-year chemotherapy on time.
Two-and-a-half-year frustrated boyfriend discourages marriage
After recovering, Audrey successfully completed her studies, graduated from university and became a social worker, and fell in love with the boy she wanted. She said that she had confessed her experience of illness to her boyfriend a long time ago, and the relationship ended following two and a half years.
Audrey recalled that the boyfriend’s family urged them to get married, but the boyfriend seemed to be deterred. Later, Audrey took her boyfriend to meet with her attending doctor, who explained her physical condition to him in detail. At this time, her boyfriend took the initiative to ask questions regarding having children.
At that time, the doctor said that Audrey’s past illnesses had nothing to do with whether he might have children. “As long as the younger you are, the easier it is to get pregnant.” Audrey recalled her boyfriend’s reaction at the time, feeling that he didn’t understand. Her boyfriend’s behavior made her confused and even shocked. The relationship between the two ended without a problem, and Audrey bluntly said that he did not investigate whether this was the real reason for the breakup.
“Illness is a major milestone for me, and my past illness experience has made me what I am now. If you like me, you should also like me when I was sick in the past.”
Often worry regarding relapse, greater chance of “fulfilling one’s wish”
Emotional setbacks did not destroy Audrey’s optimism, and the experience of illness in the past made her understand the direction of the future as a social worker. She said: “At present, I want to convey my experience or knowledge to more people, so that fellow travelers will be supported. ” Regarding the worry regarding the recurrence of the disease, she said with a smile that if you worry too much, it will only make you work harder and add pressure:
“Doesn’t this increase the chance of getting sick?”
Audrey has always expressed optimism that whether the disease will relapse, there is no choice at all like the original illness:
“What I can choose is what kind of mentality to face, and my mentality is to live in the present.”
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Written by: Wu Zifeng
Filming: Wang Huating, Huang Jingbo
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