Cancer survivor Chou Tien-chen wins his biggest battle

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Over his 17-year career, Taiwanese badminton player Chou Tien-chen has celebrated many victories on the court. But one win, albeit off the court, has had a bigger impact than the others. In early 2023, he went for a medical check-up as part of his preparations to...

Taiwan ese badminton player Chou Tien-chen underwent surgery to remove cancerous cells and part of his large intestine in April 2023.

The 34-year-old told The Straits Times: “Of course I was shocked. I live a healthy life and avoid food that’s high in sugar, so why would this happen to me?He underwent surgery to remove cancerous cells and part of his large intestine last April and boarded a flight to Dubai for the 2023 Badminton Asia Championships a day later.

“But I had no choice but to keep going because it was the Olympic qualification period and I cannot not play.” “Many people have overcome problems much bigger than mine but don’t have the platform to share. The title was validation that I could do it, and I hope people can be positive in the face of adversity and be encouraged to find a way out of their valley.”

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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