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Li Fang, a 54-year-old woman, was originally an ordinary middle school teacher, and her life was ordinary and simple. The daily job is to teach history in the classroom, and occasionally take students to visit museums to increase their interest in history.
It was an ordinary Friday, Li Fang came home from work as usual, and her husband Wang Qiang was already waiting for her at home. Wang Qiang is an accountant, they have been married for almost 30 years, and they have always been each other's strong support.
In recent months, Wang Qiang has noticed that Li Fang often complains of back discomfort, but every time he proposes to go to the hospital for a check-up, Li Fang always smiles and says that it is okay, maybe it is just too tired from work.
However, this time, Wang Qiang insisted that Li Fang go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination. At the moment when the test results came out, the whole world seemed to stand still - Li Fang was diagnosed with liver cancer. The sudden news came as a shock to both couples. Wang Qiang wept sadly in the corridor of the hospital, blaming himself for not discovering his wife's condition earlier.
Liver cancer usually develops gradually due to long-term liver diseases such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, but Li Fang has always paid attention to health, does not smoke or drink, has regular physical examinations, and never thought that she would have such a disease.
Doctors explain that liver cancer may not have too obvious symptoms in the early stages, and back pain can sometimes be one of the manifestations of liver cancer in the later stages. In the days that followed, Li Fang and Wang Qiang began a lengthy process of treatment. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy have been round after round, Li Fang's physical condition has been good and bad, but fortunately, her mental state has always been optimistic.
She often shares her anecdotes as a history teacher with other patients in the hospital, bringing some laughter to everyone in her own way. At the same time as the treatment, Li Fang began to understand the relevant knowledge of liver cancer.
She learned that although there are many different causes of liver cancer, there are many risk factors that can be controlled. For example, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding long-term intake of high-fat foods can effectively reduce the risk of disease.
Through communication with doctors, Li Fang also discovered a point that she had never thought of before: although the profession of teaching seems stable and easy, the pressure of long hours of work and frequent staying up late to correct homework is actually a potential threat to liver health.
Li Fang was on the hospital bed, facing the notebook, writing down her thoughts and discoveries. She hopes that through her experience, more people can pay attention to their liver health, especially those who seem to be less hard but have hidden risks.
In the process, Wang Qiang went from a helpless husband to a partner who actively sought out various treatment information and support. He learned about the latest treatments for liver cancer online, took Li Fang to see different specialists, and even started making healthy diets for her at home, doing his best to support his wife.
In the process, Li Fang and Wang Qiang met many other liver cancer patients. Everyone's story is different, but they all have one thing in common: early neglect and indifference to symptoms.
This made Li Fang even more determined to make her mind, and she decided to use her experience and knowledge to give some public lectures after her recovery, reminding everyone of the importance of early symptoms and regular check-ups.
A hepatologist Li Fang met at the hospital, Dr. Zhang, was very supportive of her idea. Dr. Zhang, who has dealt with countless liver cancer cases, told Li Fang that many patients, like her, miss the best time for treatment because they are not concerned about certain initial symptoms.
Dr. Zhang shared with Li Fang some specific cases in which patients were either cured due to early detection or worsened due to neglect of symptoms. If everyone can have regular check-ups and be alert to any abnormal symptoms, can we create a healthier society?
There are many small things in our lives that may seem unimportant, but it is these little things that make up the big picture of our health. This effort requires everyone's participation and contribution, and only then can we truly move towards a healthier society.
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