‘Cancer saved me’: Hong Kong survivor finds new purpose ahead of canoe challenge
Por Fiona Sun — South China Morning Post – News feed
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Raymond Lo,75, says liver cancer diagnosis three decades ago taught him to live differently, and he is now preparing to paddle 65km to support others
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Fiona Sun Published: 6:01pm, 3 Oct 2026 Updated: 6:27pm, 3 Oct 2026
Thirty-one years ago, Hongkonger Raymond Lo Shu-yuen was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer and had a quarter of the organ removed.
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.
“I can say that the cancer itself saved me,” he said.
“Why? 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.”
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