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The 22-year-old has been battling cancer for nearly seven years

author:People's Daily Health Client

(People's Daily health client reporter Hou Jiaxin) "In the seven years of fighting cancer, I have never been alone, I have friends and family around me. I hope to survive well and live a wonderful life. On April 7, Liu Moyan, a 2022 law undergraduate student at the School of Law and Public Administration of China Three Gorges University, told a People's Daily health client reporter that this treatment is nearing the end and he will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow night.

In 2018, Liu Moyan, who was in her second year of high school, was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma. Since then, he has undergone 25 courses of chemotherapy, 17 radiation treatments, and several surgeries. Due to repeated illnesses, he suspended his studies twice, but he still insisted on taking the college entrance examination and realizing his dream university, and won the first place in his major in his freshman year. Now 22 years old, he continues to battle cancer.

The 22-year-old has been battling cancer for nearly seven years

In her freshman year, Liu Moyan participated in campus activities. Photo courtesy of the interviewee

I have been suffering from rare cancer for nearly 7 years and have never given up on the road to study

"In 2018, I found out that I was sick, an extremely rare form of cancer called Ewing's sarcoma, and I took a year off from school to have surgery during that time. Liu Moyan recalled, "It's false to say that I'm not afraid, and I will have trouble in my heart from time to time, but there are so many people who love me and support me, I can't just fall like this, look forward, and life will go on." ”

After the operation, Liu Moyan often experienced bouts of dizziness, tinnitus and sudden faint pain. After half a year of postoperative recuperation and adjustment, Liu Moyan finally returned to school. He worked very hard when he returned to school, and a year later, Liu Moyan was successfully admitted to the Three Gorges University. Regrettably, after the college entrance examination, his condition relapsed and he had to suspend his studies again.

It was not until September 2022 that Liu Moyan came to China Three Gorges University to report and start his university life. After not going to school for two years, Liu Moyan's desire to learn has not diminished. In his freshman year, Liu Moyan's academic performance ranked first in his major (1/210). At the same time, he has also won many honors such as the National Inspirational Scholarship and the first-class scholarship at the school level.

The 22-year-old has been battling cancer for nearly seven years

Liu Moyan has won various honors. Photo courtesy of the interviewee

"Cherish the moment, I want to make my life a little more exciting"

Illness still torments Liu Moyan from time to time, but his love for life has not diminished because of this. In addition to studying, he actively participates in various activities and mingles with his friends.

"I cherish my time at school more than anyone else, every attempt is a new life experience, no one knows which will come first, tomorrow or the accident, so feel it when you can. In Liu Moyan's view, the most important thing for him is to cherish the present, let himself live a wonderful life, and leave no regrets.

The 22-year-old has been battling cancer for nearly seven years

During the freshman class, the sun shone into the classroom, and the classmates recorded Liu Moyan Biye. Photo courtesy of the interviewee

In 2023, at the first college student speech contest in Yichang City, Liu Moyan shared her story. "I hope that through my story, everyone can feel that there are thousands of people like me who do not succumb to fate and shine in their own lives, and I hope that everyone can cherish their time. ”

As far as her health permits, Liu Moyan actively participates in volunteer activities. He has been awarded the title of "Outstanding Volunteer" in Huangzhou District, community and school many times. He told reporters that since he got sick, he has received too much love and care from friends and family, and he also hopes to use his strength to warm others.

"The current treatment plan is until July and August, and if it stabilizes, it may be stopped for a while. When talking about his future plans, Liu Moyan's words were full of calm power. is like the lyrics he sent out on April 6 in the circle of friends: "

I still believe it, but I don't know why. I was never a genius. Just keep trying. I'm still on top of the high swing. I'm still trying all possibilities. ”