In the long river of life, we all move forward with dreams and look forward to the infinite possibilities of the future. However, fate sometimes takes a sudden turn, bringing unexpected challenges. Today, let us walk into Menghan's story and see how she bravely embraced life again despite the heavy blow of fate.
Meng Han was a female executive at an investment bank in Shanghai and a typical financial industry elite. When she was 28 years old and eight months pregnant, the trajectory of her life suddenly changed. During a prenatal visit, doctors discovered a lump in her breast and diagnosed her with AK-positive large B-cell lymphoma. There are fewer than 100 cases of this rare type worldwide. She, who was originally going smoothly, suddenly fell into darkness. Recalling the moment she learned about her illness, she sat in the sunshine on the third floor of the Ruijin Clinic building, holding her stomach and tears falling silently. Although the sun was shining brightly outside, she felt that her future was uncertain.
After falling ill, Meng Han couldn't help but reflect on the cause of the disease. Although doctors have not given a clear medical answer, high-intensity investment banking work, often working overtime into the early morning, and subtle changes during pregnancy may be triggers of the condition. The experience of her beloved boss passing away suddenly in the office also gave her a deeper understanding of health.
The treatment process was not smooth. Side effects of chemotherapy such as hair loss and vomiting brought her great pain. She lost a handful of hair every day, which made her finally choose to shave her head; she vomited 30 times a day, which even made her think about giving up during the third round of chemotherapy. But seeing the children around her, she plucked up the courage to continue treatment. Chemotherapy is like an infusion. She was hospitalized for three days and then returned home to recuperate. She is as fragile as a glass figure. Colds can be fatal. During that time, she was bedridden for nearly two weeks and all social media posts were stopped. She just felt ashamed and afraid. Everyone else looked at me strangely.
Fortunately, the PET CT examination after three rounds of chemotherapy showed that the cancer cells throughout her body had disappeared. After three rounds of chemotherapy, she recovered. However, there is great uncertainty about lymphoma. A patient with the same type of lymphoma has not recovered after two years of treatment.
After recovery, Meng Han could no longer return to high-intensity investment banking work. When I was applying for a job, I was repeatedly frustrated by my health and experience with serious illness. Companies worried about the risk of recurrence, medical costs and liability issues made it difficult for her to find work. Eventually, she chose to become a freelancer, running a dental practice with her husband, a dentist, and handling non-medical matters. At the same time, she became an insurance agent and was free to work as she pleased. This year, she ranks among the company’s top ten sales. In addition, she also tried to become a self-media fashion blogger with her love for dressing.
At the end of the interview, when asked if she was satisfied with her current situation, Meng Han said that if she did not compare with her previous colleagues, she was very satisfied with her current living situation. She had free time and could do what she wanted. want to. She imagined that if she had not been sick, she might have jumped from investment banking to private equity, became a partner, studied for an MBA, and became the secretary of the board of directors of a listed company, just like her former colleagues. But after experiencing life and death, she wants to tell everyone: Although lymphoma is cancer, it is not terrible, and there are more and more cures. The body is the most important, and health is the greatest wealth and freedom.
Menghan's story is one of perseverance in fighting the disease, and also an inspirational legend of re-examining life and bravely opening a new chapter. I hope we can all draw strength from her experience, cherish our own health, and write our own wonderful moments in our limited lives. You are also welcome to share your views on health and dreams in the comment area. If you find this article meaningful, don’t forget to share it with those around you.
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