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Preface
Liu Xiaofang, 55 years old, is a cashier at a supermarket.
On weekdays, Liu Xiaofang has a cheerful personality, and her biggest hobby in her spare time is to sing at KTV with her friends, and she will rub mahjong with her old sisters every week.
Not long ago, Liu Xiaofang found that her right hand was always numb, and at first she thought it was caused by overwork, but after resting for a while, the symptoms still did not ease.
At the urging of her family, Liu Xiaofang went to the hospital for an examination, but the result was surprising - early breast cancer.
The doctor told Liu Xiaofang that although breast cancer is a common malignant tumor, if it can be detected early and appropriate treatment is taken, the chance of survival is still relatively high.
However, in the face of the doctor's enlightenment, Liu Xiaofang fell into deep thought.
As an optimist, Liu Xiaofang has always adhered to the life philosophy of "happiness is the most important".
In her opinion, instead of enduring the pain of chemotherapy, it is better to enjoy the moment.
Liu Xiaofang's idea was strongly opposed by her family, her husband Li Qiang was worried about his wife's body, and her daughter Xiaoyu begged her mother to change her mind with a handful of snot and tears.
Liu Xiaofang was unmoved, she patiently explained her thoughts to her family: "Birth, old age, sickness and death are human nature, and no one can escape it."
But the meaning of life is not how long you live, but whether you live happily or not.
I'd rather laugh for the rest of my life than survive in a hospital bed. "
The family argued for a long time, and finally at Liu Xiaofang's insistence, the family had to respect her choice.
Liu Xiaofang continued her old life, singing and singing, eating barbecue and eating barbecue, as if nothing had happened.
The condition worsened silently, Liu Xiaofang's body deteriorated, and the pain wrapped around her like a poisonous snake.
Even so, she still cheered up, armed herself with optimism and strength, and brought laughter to those around her.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is the spring of the following year. Liu Xiaofang's condition progressed to an advanced stage, and she was finally bedridden.
Lying on the hospital bed, her face was sallow, and her hair was almost gone.
But her eyes were still bright, and the corners of her mouth were always full of smiles.
At the last moment of her life, Liu Xiaofang held her husband's hand and said weakly: "Lao Li, thank you for your tolerance and support to me over the years.
Although my life is short, I have no regrets.
Because I've had love, I've had family, I've had friendship, I've had happiness and freedom, and that's enough. "
After speaking, Liu Xiaofang closed her eyes forever, with a satisfied and happy smile on her face.
Liu Xiaofang's story has become a good story in the community, and people have been touched by her optimistic and indomitable spirit.
Many people suffering from illness draw strength from her and learn to face life's difficulties with a positive attitude.
From a medical point of view, Liu Xiaofang's choice to refuse treatment is controversial.
If comprehensive measures such as surgical resection, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and endocrine therapy can be taken for early-stage breast cancer, the 5-year survival rate can reach more than 90%.
The median survival of advanced breast cancer is only 2-3 years, even after treatment.
However, medical studies have shown that psychological factors have an impact on the prognosis of cancer patients.
A positive and optimistic attitude can improve the body's immunity and delay the progression of tumors.
A study in breast cancer patients found that NK cell activity was significantly higher in patients with positive emotions than in the negative mood group.
NK cells play an important role in anti-tumor immunity.
In addition, quality of life is also an important indicator of the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
Some patients with advanced disease may value quality of life more than length.
Doctors and patients should fully communicate with each other, respect the subjective wishes of patients, and assist them in weighing the pros and cons to make the most suitable medical decisions for themselves.
Overall, it is important to be positive and optimistic in the face of cancer, but it is even more important to follow the doctor's advice, early detection and early treatment, so as to maximize survival and quality of life.
Everyone has the right to treat disease and life in their own way, but we should use the light of wisdom to illuminate the road to fight cancer and let life shine in hope.
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(The story in the article is purely fictional, if there is any similarity is purely coincidental, if the body is not well, seek medical help in time)