Website Renewal Event, “Cancer is now an experience, not the end. The survival rate of cancer patients in Korea has been steadily increasing. The five-year relative survival rate of cancer patients diagnosed from 2018 to 2022 is 72.9%, meaning more than 7 out of 10 people survive for more than five years. This rate has continuously risen by 18.7 percentage points compared to patients diagnosed between 2001 and 2005, whose survival rate was 54.2%.”,
“**Advice from Cancer Survivors is a Major Strength**”,
“You should not give up on life just because you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. This is a common piece of advice from doctors treating cancer. However, for patients, such advice can feel alien. To foster a positive mindset, it helps cancer patients greatly to hear stories from those who have conquered the same cancer. Veteran patients can share what doctors might overlook, and their advice instills hope, which becomes a significant driving force in complete recovery from cancer.”
“‘Amirang’, a cancer newsletter produced by Health Chosun, shares the journey of survivors who have overcome cancer and are leading healthy lives. It delivers messages of empathy and consolation to patients, families, and medical staff alike. Readers say that the fierce fight of these individuals towards life provides courage and strength.”
“**Ways to Maintain Quality of Life in ‘Amirang’**”,
“Upon visiting the Amirang website, one naturally thinks of regaining the lost quality of life rather than focusing solely on eradicating cancer. The message that one must live happily to overcome cancer can be found in expert columns. The website offers various practical tips on co-existing with cancer, such as beautiful ways of living, initial actions to take post-diagnosis, and effective communication methods beneficial for patients and families.”
“A special event is underway to commemorate the revamp of the Amirang website. Until the 29th of this month, subscribing to the free newsletter will enter you into a draw to win Shinsegae gift certificates. You can subscribe by scanning the QR code or clicking on the banner provided on the Health Chosun website.”