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This autumn, the medical community bid farewell to two renowned physicians in their prime. Lin Yumeng, a leading expert in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal oncology at the Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center, and Yang Mianli, a distinguished obstetrician and gynecologist at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, passed away at the ages of 54 and 60, respectively. Notably, Lin Yumeng, an authority on liver cancer, only realized he had advanced-stage liver cancer when he experienced a tumor rupture and vomited blood. Doctors strongly urge regular check-ups to detect cancer early.
A physician from the Koo Foundation lamented, "If it had been detected before metastasis, Dr. Lin could have been saved!" Lin Yumeng treated liver cancer patients daily and diligently urged high-risk patients to undergo regular screenings. However, due to his busy schedule, he neglected his own health for years. It wasn't until he vomited blood that he discovered he had liver cancer, which had already metastasized to his lungs. A lifelong fighter against liver cancer, he ultimately succumbed to the disease within just four months of diagnosis, leaving behind deep regret and sorrow.
Lin Yumeng passed away on October 2 at the age of 54.
Lin Yumeng observed that his liver cancer exhibited highly unusual characteristics. Before his death, he decided to donate his body for autopsy, hoping to contribute to research that could benefit future liver cancer patients.
Another renowned physician, Yang Mianli, worked at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, a leading institution for lung cancer treatment. He also repeatedly missed health check-ups, and by the time he experienced difficulty breathing due to pleural effusion caused by lung cancer, it was too late.
Yang Mianli fought cancer aggressively, but the late discovery meant he missed the optimal window for surgery. The cancer cells had already spread to his brain and chest. His colleagues were deeply affected, realizing that while doctors tirelessly fight for their patients' survival, they often neglect their own health.
Lin Yumeng served as the director of general internal medicine at the Koo Foundation and was nicknamed "Dr. Eight O'Clock" because his afternoon clinics, which started at 1 p.m., often lasted until 8 p.m., with his latest record being 1 a.m. He would return home under the stars, frequently skipping meals and resorting to peanuts for sustenance, earning him the nickname "Uncle Peanut" among nurses. After his diagnosis, many regretted not advising him to reduce his consumption of peanuts, which are prone to aflatoxin contamination and linked to liver cancer.
In his prime, "Uncle Peanut" was always immersed in his work and had never fallen ill before. However, in June of last year, he suddenly experienced massive bleeding and vomited blood. He self-diagnosed it as a "ruptured liver tumor." His colleagues silently hoped it was a misdiagnosis, but after all, he was Lin Yumeng, an unparalleled expert in liver cancer.
Lin Yumeng was beloved by his patients. Even hospital staff would specifically request him when they fell ill. No matter how long his consultations took, patients would wait patiently, even late into the night.
Even after falling ill, Lin Yumeng continued to attend morning meetings and participate in liver cancer team discussions when the hospital was short-staffed. Despite undergoing three rounds of transarterial chemoembolization, which effectively controlled his liver tumor, the lung metastases showed no improvement. Unfortunately, no miracle came for "Uncle Peanut."
On October 2, Lin Yumeng passed away. Due to the unique presentation of his liver cancer symptoms and arterial abnormalities, he donated his body for cancer research. Following his death, the Koo Foundation released a special memorial edition of its newsletter, "In Memory of Dr. Lin Yumeng," to honor this admirable physician. Dr. Huang Dafu, the hospital's president, also wrote an article expressing profound regret over the loss of such a remarkable doctor.
Source: http://mag. udn. com/ mag/ life/ storypage. jsp? f_ART_ID=55536
Liver Cancer Specialist Diagnosed after Vomiting Blood
A physician from the Koo Foundation lamented, "If it had been detected before metastasis, Dr. Lin could have been saved!" Lin Yumeng treated liver cancer patients daily and diligently urged high-risk patients to undergo regular screenings. However, due to his busy schedule, he neglected his own health for years. It wasn't until he vomited blood that he discovered he had liver cancer, which had already metastasized to his lungs. A lifelong fighter against liver cancer, he ultimately succumbed to the disease within just four months of diagnosis, leaving behind deep regret and sorrow.
Lin Yumeng passed away on October 2 at the age of 54.
Lin Yumeng observed that his liver cancer exhibited highly unusual characteristics. Before his death, he decided to donate his body for autopsy, hoping to contribute to research that could benefit future liver cancer patients.
Another renowned physician, Yang Mianli, worked at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, a leading institution for lung cancer treatment. He also repeatedly missed health check-ups, and by the time he experienced difficulty breathing due to pleural effusion caused by lung cancer, it was too late.
Yang Mianli fought cancer aggressively, but the late discovery meant he missed the optimal window for surgery. The cancer cells had already spread to his brain and chest. His colleagues were deeply affected, realizing that while doctors tirelessly fight for their patients' survival, they often neglect their own health.
Lin Yumeng served as the director of general internal medicine at the Koo Foundation and was nicknamed "Dr. Eight O'Clock" because his afternoon clinics, which started at 1 p.m., often lasted until 8 p.m., with his latest record being 1 a.m. He would return home under the stars, frequently skipping meals and resorting to peanuts for sustenance, earning him the nickname "Uncle Peanut" among nurses. After his diagnosis, many regretted not advising him to reduce his consumption of peanuts, which are prone to aflatoxin contamination and linked to liver cancer.
In his prime, "Uncle Peanut" was always immersed in his work and had never fallen ill before. However, in June of last year, he suddenly experienced massive bleeding and vomited blood. He self-diagnosed it as a "ruptured liver tumor." His colleagues silently hoped it was a misdiagnosis, but after all, he was Lin Yumeng, an unparalleled expert in liver cancer.
Lin Yumeng was beloved by his patients. Even hospital staff would specifically request him when they fell ill. No matter how long his consultations took, patients would wait patiently, even late into the night.
Even after falling ill, Lin Yumeng continued to attend morning meetings and participate in liver cancer team discussions when the hospital was short-staffed. Despite undergoing three rounds of transarterial chemoembolization, which effectively controlled his liver tumor, the lung metastases showed no improvement. Unfortunately, no miracle came for "Uncle Peanut."
On October 2, Lin Yumeng passed away. Due to the unique presentation of his liver cancer symptoms and arterial abnormalities, he donated his body for cancer research. Following his death, the Koo Foundation released a special memorial edition of its newsletter, "In Memory of Dr. Lin Yumeng," to honor this admirable physician. Dr. Huang Dafu, the hospital's president, also wrote an article expressing profound regret over the loss of such a remarkable doctor.
Source: http://mag. udn. com/ mag/ life/ storypage. jsp? f_ART_ID=55536