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In a sunny orchard, Li Haotian was holding a large basket and was busy picking heavy mulberries.
These mulberries are purple and black, with a lot of juice, and each one tastes like summer.
After picking, Li Haotian distributed these fresh mulberries to his neighbors, and just as he was busy, he met his neighbor who had just recovered from the hospital, Lao Zhang.
Lao Zhang smiled and said, "Where did you get so many mulberries?"
Li Haotian scratched his head and said with a smile: "Oh, there are a lot of orchards in the suburbs over there today, so I'll pick more and give you a taste by the way." ”
The two chatted for a while, and the topic unconsciously turned to health.
Lao Zhang asked with concern: "I heard that you went to the hospital for a check-up some time ago, what was the result?"
At this time, Li Haotian's face was slightly heavy, and he shook his head: "The doctor said, 'Your prostate cancer has reached an advanced stage, it's a pity. ’”
Although this sentence was like a thunderbolt from the sky, Li Haotian didn't have too much sadness, he smiled instead: "A serious illness can't be cured, so enjoy the rest of your life." ”
Li Haotian, 67 years old, is a retired librarian who has loved reading all his life and is full of curiosity about life.
Faced with a diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer, he chose not to undergo further treatment, but returned to his cabin with a relaxed mind, ready to start his "happy journey".
During this time, he began to place more emphasis on the pleasures of everyday life, going for walks in the park every day and occasionally participating in community activities.
He also often plays bridge with his friends and chats. Li Haotian believes that instead of spending the rest of his days in the hospital, it is better to enjoy a calm and happy time at home.
This choice may seem to many to be an escape, but Li Haotian has his own opinion.
He said: "The most important thing in a person's life, no matter how long or short, is quality rather than quantity. I've lived for so many years, and now it's all the more time to enjoy life. ”
At the same time, Li Haotian also began to study and learn about prostate cancer in depth, and he found that although prostate cancer is a common disease in older men, the treatment effect of advanced prostate cancer is not ideal.
According to statistics, prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men, with about 1.3 million new cases and 359,000 deaths each year.
Treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc., but in advanced stages, the main goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms rather than cure.
Li Haotian also learned that the incidence of prostate cancer is related to a variety of factors, including genetics, dietary habits and lifestyle.
He began to think that maybe people should start paying attention to these factors from a young age, rather than waiting until the onset of illness to regret it.
He learned many stories from other patients through his doctors, including an elderly gentleman who was his age and also had advanced prostate cancer, but who chose to be treated aggressively.
He underwent multiple surgeries and chemotherapy, and although his life was prolonged somewhat, his quality of life was greatly reduced, and he spent most of his time in the hospital.
In contrast, Li Haotian felt that although he gave up treatment, he won the quality of life and the freedom of mind.
He hopes that through his own experience, more people can rethink the meaning of life and life choices.
Towards the end of the article, Li Haotian sat in his small garden, watching the flowers bloom and fall, thinking about a question:
If everyone is like him, knowing and paying attention to their health in advance, will they be better able to cope with the health challenges they may face in the future?
This question raises further questions: how to promote health education at the social level, especially for the elderly, in order to expect everyone to be more prepared to face the challenges of serious illness or old age in life?
Community events, educational lectures, and active participation in the health system can be an effective way to improve the situation.
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