Park Joo-ho's wife, Anna, announces fourth pregnancy after overcoming breast cancer
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At a glance
- Anna, wife of former football player Park Joo-ho, announced her fourth pregnancy after recovering from triple-negative breast cancer.
- She reassured concerns about her health, stating she consulted extensively with doctors and received confirmation that pregnancy is safe.
- Anna plans to give birth to her fourth child in South Korea, expressing a desire to experience postpartum care there.
Anna, the wife of former South Korean football player Park Joo-ho, has announced her fourth pregnancy, sharing details about her health following a battle with triple-negative breast cancer. Amidst public concern, Anna directly addressed her current condition in a video posted on her YouTube channel, 'Anna and With ANNA'.
My current physical condition is very good. Pregnancy was a decision made after very careful consideration.
She confirmed her pregnancy, which was initially revealed on May 13 through a video of her undergoing an ultrasound. Anna stated that her current physical condition is "very good" and emphasized that the decision to have another child was made after careful consideration and extensive discussions with her trusted doctors. "I listen carefully to the words of the doctors I trust," she said, adding, "I have had honest and open conversations with the doctors. This decision was made after having such conversations thoroughly."
I listen carefully to the words of the doctors I trust. I have had honest and open conversations with the doctors. This decision was made after having such conversations thoroughly.
Anna stressed that she proceeded with the pregnancy only after receiving confirmation from her doctors that it was safe. She also provided specific details about her cancer, identifying it as triple-negative breast cancer and noting that she has been in remission for over three years. She continues to undergo regular check-ups and maintains ongoing communication with her medical team.
I proceeded with the pregnancy after receiving confirmation from the doctors that it was okay.
"I am fortunate that I can now think about my health with peace of mind," Anna shared. The family is reportedly overjoyed with the news, and Anna expressed excitement about experiencing pregnancy and postpartum care in South Korea for the fourth child. The couple, married in 2015, already has two daughters and one son.
I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. It has been a little over three years since I received a complete remission diagnosis.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.