More tragedy befalls family: Yu Tian suffers stroke as 38-year-old singer daughter's cancer spreads throughout body

[DOBIEMKZ]

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More tragedy befalls family: Yu Tian suffers stroke as 38-year-old singer daughter's cancer spreads throughout body.

JULY 27, 2022 PUBLISHED AT 5:13 PM ByCANDICE CAI

Yu Tian, his daughter Yuan-chi and her daughter. Screengrabs from YouTube

Veteran Taiwanese crooner Yu Tian was admitted to hospital on Tuesday (July 26) after suffering a stroke, while his daughter's cancer prognosis appears to be bleak.

His son Ken shared with reporters on Tuesday that he'd received a call from the 74-year-old former legislator who complained he was not able to move the right side of his body. Ken noted that his father's speech was also muffled.

Sharing that Yu Tian is not one to show his weakness in front of others, Ken knew that the situation must have been serious for him to make the call for help. Ken immediately rushed over and brought Yu Tian to the hospital.

Doctors confirmed that Yu Tian — a household name in the Taiwanese entertainment industry known for his 1977 Mandarin classic Under the Banyan Tree — had suffered a mild stroke and would need to undergo further tests and observation over the next seven days. They added that it was a good thing he received medical attention early.

As to the cause of the stroke, Ken surmised that it could be due to the worry over his sister Yuan-chi's condition, which has taken a turn for the worse.

Yuan-chi, 38, has been battling colorectal cancer for the past eight years. According to Chinese news media, she suffered three relapses over the years and has undergone close to 70 rounds of chemotherapy treatment. 

Ken shared that the cancer cells have now spread to other parts of her body, rendering chemotherapy useless. 

Yu Tian's wife, fellow veteran singer Li Ya-ping, broke down on Tuesday while updating reporters about the conditions of both her husband and daughter.

Ya-ping shared that Yuan-chi is now at a critical stage, as doctors have told her nothing else can be done. Blood transfusions have failed to address her low blood cell count and she is also suffering from malnutrition.

Speaking through tears, Ya-ping revealed that due to the pain, her daughter is now unable to stand and relies on morphine and painkillers in order to sleep.

"Her thigh and calves are about as thick as our arms now, it really breaks my heart," she added of Yuan-chi, who is married with two young children aged two and four.

In a message posted to his Facebook page on Tuesday, Yu Tian confirmed reports of his hospitalisation but indicated that it was "nothing serious".

He admitted that he had been worried about his daughter's condition and that the recent hot weather could also have contributed to his health scare

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32 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

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More tragedy befalls family: Yu Tian suffers stroke as 38-year-old singer daughter's cancer spreads throughout body.

JULY 27, 2022 PUBLISHED AT 5:13 PM ByCANDICE CAI

Yu Tian, his daughter Yuan-chi and her daughter. Screengrabs from YouTube

Veteran Taiwanese crooner Yu Tian was admitted to hospital on Tuesday (July 26) after suffering a stroke, while his daughter's cancer prognosis appears to be bleak.

His son Ken shared with reporters on Tuesday that he'd received a call from the 74-year-old former legislator who complained he was not able to move the right side of his body. Ken noted that his father's speech was also muffled.

Sharing that Yu Tian is not one to show his weakness in front of others, Ken knew that the situation must have been serious for him to make the call for help. Ken immediately rushed over and brought Yu Tian to the hospital.

Doctors confirmed that Yu Tian — a household name in the Taiwanese entertainment industry known for his 1977 Mandarin classic Under the Banyan Tree — had suffered a mild stroke and would need to undergo further tests and observation over the next seven days. They added that it was a good thing he received medical attention early.

As to the cause of the stroke, Ken surmised that it could be due to the worry over his sister Yuan-chi's condition, which has taken a turn for the worse.

Yuan-chi, 38, has been battling colorectal cancer for the past eight years. According to Chinese news media, she suffered three relapses over the years and has undergone close to 70 rounds of chemotherapy treatment. 

Ken shared that the cancer cells have now spread to other parts of her body, rendering chemotherapy useless. 

Yu Tian's wife, fellow veteran singer Li Ya-ping, broke down on Tuesday while updating reporters about the conditions of both her husband and daughter.

Ya-ping shared that Yuan-chi is now at a critical stage, as doctors have told her nothing else can be done. Blood transfusions have failed to address her low blood cell count and she is also suffering from malnutrition.

Speaking through tears, Ya-ping revealed that due to the pain, her daughter is now unable to stand and relies on morphine and painkillers in order to sleep.

"Her thigh and calves are about as thick as our arms now, it really breaks my heart," she added of Yuan-chi, who is married with two young children aged two and four.

In a message posted to his Facebook page on Tuesday, Yu Tian confirmed reports of his hospitalisation but indicated that it was "nothing serious".

He admitted that he had been worried about his daughter's condition and that the recent hot weather could also have contributed to his health scare

Hope they can pull thru.

I also have family member with end-stage cancer, so can relate to them.

[DOBIEMKZ]

😢 

'She begged me to let her go': Yu Tian devastated daughter, 38, wants to give up battle with cancer

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AUGUST 19, 2022 PUBLISHED AT 7:45 PM By CHING SHI JIE

Screengrab/Apple Daily Taiwan

His daughter Yuan-chi's health took a turn for the worse yesterday (Aug 18) and veteran Taiwanese singer Yu Tian had to face a heartbreaking dilemma that no parent should endure.

The 74-year-old spoke to Taiwanese reporters outside the hospital today and said Yuan-chi, 38, has been drifting in and out of consciousness. 

When asked if he managed to speak to her, Yu Tian broke down in tears and replied: "She gestured to me and begged me to let her go. But how could I bear to do so?

"I told her no and she gestured to me again to say 'please, just let me go'. How could I be so cruel?"

Yu Tian's wife, fellow veteran singer Li Ya-ping, was also seen crying in grief at the hospital, Apple Daily Taiwan reported. 

Describing her condition as "bleak", Yuan-chi's manager shared with reporters that she is suffering from hydronephrosis, a swelling of the kidneys due to a build-up of urine. 

Yesterday, Yu Tian was heading to a political press conference when he received news from the hospital that Yuan-chi's condition had deteriorated.

Yu Tian, who rose to prominence with the 1977 Mandarin classic Under the Banyan Tree, was also admitted to hospital last month after suffering a mild stroke.

Last month, Ya-ping described that Yuan-chi was at a critical stage, with doctors telling her that nothing more could be done. The cancer cells have spread to other parts of her body, rendering chemotherapy useless. 

"Her thigh and calves are about as thick as our arms now. It really breaks my heart," Ya-ping said at that time.

Yuan-chi, a singer and mother of two young children, has been battling colorectal cancer for the past eight years. According to Chinese news media, she suffered three relapses over the years and has undergone close to 70 rounds of chemotherapy treatment. 

[DOBIEMKZ]

Just now, DOBIEMKZ said:

😢

'She begged me to let her go': Yu Tian devastated daughter, 38, wants to give up battle with cancer

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AUGUST 19, 2022 PUBLISHED AT 7:45 PM By CHING SHI JIE

Screengrab/Apple Daily Taiwan

His daughter Yuan-chi's health took a turn for the worse yesterday (Aug 18) and veteran Taiwanese singer Yu Tian had to face a heartbreaking dilemma that no parent should endure.

The 74-year-old spoke to Taiwanese reporters outside the hospital today and said Yuan-chi, 38, has been drifting in and out of consciousness. 

When asked if he managed to speak to her, Yu Tian broke down in tears and replied: "She gestured to me and begged me to let her go. But how could I bear to do so?

"I told her no and she gestured to me again to say 'please, just let me go'. How could I be so cruel?"

Yu Tian's wife, fellow veteran singer Li Ya-ping, was also seen crying in grief at the hospital, Apple Daily Taiwan reported. 

Describing her condition as "bleak", Yuan-chi's manager shared with reporters that she is suffering from hydronephrosis, a swelling of the kidneys due to a build-up of urine. 

Yesterday, Yu Tian was heading to a political press conference when he received news from the hospital that Yuan-chi's condition had deteriorated.

Yu Tian, who rose to prominence with the 1977 Mandarin classic Under the Banyan Tree, was also admitted to hospital last month after suffering a mild stroke.

Last month, Ya-ping described that Yuan-chi was at a critical stage, with doctors telling her that nothing more could be done. The cancer cells have spread to other parts of her body, rendering chemotherapy useless. 

"Her thigh and calves are about as thick as our arms now. It really breaks my heart," Ya-ping said at that time.

Yuan-chi, a singer and mother of two young children, has been battling colorectal cancer for the past eight years. According to Chinese news media, she suffered three relapses over the years and has undergone close to 70 rounds of chemotherapy treatment. 

Wish that miracle can happen somehow and that Yuan-Chi's cancer be eradicated.🙏

[Jman888]

10 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

Wish that miracle can happen somehow and that Yuan-Chi's cancer be eradicated.🙏

they should just let her go. 

[DOBIEMKZ]

4 hours ago, Jman888 said:

they should just let her go. 

You mean euthanasia? I don't think Taiwan legalise that.

[RogerNg_185295]

5 hours ago, Jman888 said:

they should just let her go. 

Yes agreed.  There is no miracle 

[Stary]

I don't know them, but still feel sad about it. The daughter is only 38.......that's still so young!😟

 

[Kopites]

5 hours ago, Jman888 said:

they should just let her go. 

DNR?

Cruel but that would be best possible outcome if exhausted all medical avenues. 

[Jman888]

1 hour ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

You mean euthanasia? I don't think Taiwan legalise that.

 

12 minutes ago, Kopites said:

DNR?

Cruel but that would be best possible outcome if exhausted all medical avenues. 

yes DSR, she already at the end stage and whole body suffering from pain, she also told them to let her go. Not cruel to the patient actually, I would do the same if me or my NOK understand the condition.

[Lala81]

I'm sure she's DNR. just that she hasn't reached there yet. 

[PSP415]

12 minutes ago, Jman888 said:

 

yes DSR, she already at the end stage and whole body suffering from pain, she also told them to let her go. Not cruel to the patient actually, I would do the same if me or my NOK understand the condition.

Yes, agreed. 

Its understandably difficult for parents to let go. It's like giving up hope and clinging on to a miracle cure or a divine intervention.

Denial of losing one to death at such a young age is real too (to our parents, we never really grow "old" ). 

In a way, its being selfish but dun we sometimes disguise it as love in order to keep loved ones from leaving the nest per se. 

Letting go is a journey unique to each of us, some take longer and some never really let go. Grief is a mortal wound that heals at own pace. No right or wrong. 

Wishing her a happy and less painful end. One day less pain to her, is all she ask for. Perhaps, she wants her parents to have less worry about her and live on without her as a burden too. 

Sad. 

 

[inlinesix]

38 minutes ago, Lala81 said:

I'm sure she's DNR. just that she hasn't reached there yet. 

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20220820-1304881

余苑绮正式“放弃急救” 4岁女童言“要这个东西”救母
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Edited August 20, 2022 by inlinesix

[Kxbc]

Letting go of a loved one to reduce their suffering is also a form of love. 

[Lala81]

56 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20220820-1304881

余苑绮正式“放弃急救” 4岁女童言“要这个东西”救母
https://www-zaobao-com-sg.translate.goog/entertainment/story20220820-1304881?fbclid=IwAR2eIdmnCZQ8seR-y7xmAiletlUK9gR-aS_RAc0iuWoaYfJ3N8qowl6PTDU&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

It's pretty obvious. Medical futility. 

Even if someone with this history come into a&e without DNR, no one is going to resuscitate. You won't want anyone to prolong your suffering if u were the one lying there. 

[Ender]

3 hours ago, DOBIEMKZ said:

You mean euthanasia? I don't think Taiwan legalise that.

My uncle late stage lung was pumped with lots of morphine, supposely lessen the suffering and hasten the death. But who knows if that's the case. Cause the patient already in confuse state due the side effect.

[inlinesix]

Finally 

RIP

https://www.appledaily.com.tw/entertainment/20220821/8EC93B47EF1ED031F7DC689DD3/

[zipping]