Singer Yang Hee-eun completes radiation therapy, reflects on recovery and life

Singer Yang Hee-eun has completed 20 radiation therapy sessions following her cancer surgery. The treatment, which involved daily sessions for most of June, was interspersed with a cornea transplant surgery. Yang received support from actress Han Hye-jin during her recovery, allowing her to continue her work on the radio show "Women's Era."

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Today, you worked hard. Go home safely.

Upon finishing her proton therapy, Yang celebrated by getting the batteries replaced in her and her husband's watches. She found a craftsman in the bustling underground world of a department store, a process that felt like a meaningful personal victory after her arduous treatments. The experience, though costly for a simple meal of kimbap and tteokbokki, brought her joy.

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The surgery went very well. It's almost perfect now.

Reflecting on aging, Yang acknowledges that life in old age is a series of firsts, each to be accepted with humility. She shared a recent conversation with friends about her cornea transplant, where they emphasized the good fortune of not needing a retinal transplant. Yang also touched upon the resilience of those who, like herself and her friends, began their careers early to support their families, noting that deep sleep is a key to enduring demanding work.

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Congratulations on completing your treatment. You've worked very hard.

As summer heat intensifies, Yang wishes her listeners a refreshing season filled with good food and restful sleep, hoping they remain energized.

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It's fortunate it wasn't the retina. The retina is at the back, so it's harder to operate.