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Hong Kong Host Shirley She Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, Announces Body Donation

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former ViuTV host Shirley She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, with a tumor growing to 17 cm and spreading to her appendix.
  • Doctors advised against chemotherapy due to her poor health, leading her to focus on palliative care.
  • She has decided to donate her body for medical research, hoping to help future students.

Former Hong Kong ViuTV host Shirley She has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, facing a challenging battle against the disease. The tumor in her abdomen had grown to an alarming 17 centimeters, and the cancer had spread to her appendix, necessitating the removal of her entire uterus to save her life.

She recently shared an update on her health, revealing that her condition has deteriorated significantly. Doctors have determined that her body is too weak to undergo chemotherapy, and her future treatment will focus on palliative care. Facing this difficult turn of events, She has made the resolute decision to donate her body for medical research.

"I want to be a useful person, so I have applied to be a body donor," She stated in a Threads post. "I hope to help more future students. I believe everyone will support this."

Last month, She had undergone her first general anesthesia surgery for a 11-centimeter hydrosalpinx. However, in October of the previous year, a 10-centimeter tumor was discovered in her ovary. The tumor continued to grow rapidly, increasing from 13 to 17 centimeters, causing her abdomen to swell as if she were five months pregnant. Subsequent examinations confirmed the ovarian cancer diagnosis.

She, known for her strong personality, admitted that this sudden blow was difficult to accept. She confessed to crying for many nights and felt like a burden to her partner, family, and friends. She also worried about no longer being able to pursue her passion for hosting, a sentiment that has deeply saddened her fans.

I want to be a useful person, so I have applied to be a body donor. I hope to help more future students. I believe everyone will support this.

โ€” Shirley SheAnnouncing her decision to donate her body for medical research.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.