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Actor Jang Keun Suk opened up about the devastation he felt upon learning of his cancer diagnosis.
On September 26, Jang Keun Suk released a new video on his YouTube channel, where he opened up about his journey with thyroid cancer.
Jang Keun Suk began by saying, “I wanted to share in depth how I’ve been coping with my thyroid cancer diagnosis and the ways I’ve overcome it.”
Looking serious, the actor stated, “I received annual health check-ups ever since I turned 28. During my health check-up last October, something seemed off. They suggested a blood test and then a biopsy, and through those steps, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.”
Recalling his initial reaction, Jang Keun Suk said, “When I first heard the news, I thought, ‘Am I going to die?'”
He revealed that it was even harder to accept because there was no family history of cancer.
Jang Keun Suk explained, “Due to ongoing disputes between doctors and the government, I couldn’t have surgery right away. I had to wait, and I eventually had the surgery at the end of May this year.”
He shared, “In April, I was told I could have surgery soon, so I cleared all my scheduled commitments from the end of April through the end of the year and got admitted to the hospital.”
As Jang Keun Suk spoke, he became emotional and shed tears. He said, “The surgery lasted six hours, and although I’m now fully recovered, it took a long time to receive that confirmation,” with teary eyes.
Reflecting on his experience, Jang Keun Suk said, “People often refer to thyroid cancer as an ‘okay cancer’ or a ‘mild cancer,’ which might be true to some extent. But for those of us diagnosed, the fear that comes with the word ‘cancer’ is overwhelming. It’s hard to accept.”
He continued, “I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on my life, and my outlook for the future has changed significantly. Ultimately, it hasn’t been a negative change; I feel like I’ve been reborn in a positive way.”
Previously, on August 16, Jang Keun Suk shared news of his battle with thyroid cancer.
In his YouTube video, he confessed, “I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer about a year ago. It’s been two weeks since my surgery, and I still can’t fully open my mouth. I didn’t mention it earlier because I was worried it would cause you concern. But thankfully, the surgery went well.”
(Credit= ‘나는 장근석’ YouTube)
(SBS Star)