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‘Cancer saved me’: Hong Kong survivor finds new purpose ahead of canoe challenge

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Sun, F. (2026, October 3). ‘Cancer saved me’: Hong Kong survivor finds new purpose ahead of canoe challenge. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369661/cancer-saved-me-hong-kong-survivor-finds-new-purpose-ahead-canoe-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed

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Raymond Lo Shu-yuen, now 75 years old, was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer three decades ago in Hong Kong. After undergoing surgery to remove a quarter of his liver, Lo said the experience taught him valuable lessons about living life differently. He credits the illness for changing his lifestyle, which previously included working excessively and neglecting health habits like exercise and proper diet. Ahead of a 65km canoe challenge, Lo aims to support others facing similar struggles by sharing his story of transformation and resilience.

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‘Cancer saved me’: Hong Kong survivor finds new purpose ahead of canoe challenge 75-year-old Raymond Lo says a liver cancer diagnosis three decades ago taught him to live differently, and he is now preparing to paddle 65km to support others Thirty-one years ago, Hongkonger Raymond Lo Shu-yuen was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer and had a quarter of the organ removed.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-03

2026-10-03 · South China Morning Post

‘Cancer saved me’: Hong Kong survivor finds new purpose ahead of canoe challenge · assertive framing

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quarter → save → organ

Now 75, Lo said the illness, despite its physical and mental toll, had taught him invaluable lessons about ageing, health and making the most of life. asserted

illness → say → life

“I can say that the cancer itself saved me,” he said. asserted

he → say → me

If I did not have this illness, I would not have changed my past lifestyle such as working hard like a dog, eating a lot of junk food, doing no exercise or workouts, keeping no pets and other lovely animals.” asserted

I → have → pets