Lee Eui-jung, brain tumor, given 3 months to live → hip joint necrosis + 30kg↑ “Unstable white blood cells, 15 years to recover”

Broadcaster Lee Eui-jung recalled her time battling a brain tumor.

On the MBN educational program ‘Pharmacy’ aired on the 13th, Lee Eui-jung revealed her daily life after regaining her health. On this day, she confessed that she was given 3 months to live due to a brain tumor, saying, “I kept having a headache, so I went to a Korean medicine clinic, but they said there wasn‘t anything wrong. But it hurt so much”.

She suffered from gallbladder necrosis and hip joint necrosis as aftereffects of brain tumor surgery, and her weight also increased by 30kg. Lee Eui-jung said, “My white blood cells were unstable. They say it’s a brain tumor, but they also say it‘s blood cancer. It’s related to blood vessels. It took 15 years to fully recover,” she said, confessing, “Now, there is no swelling and my blood circulation is good.”

Lee Ui-jeong said that she manages her health by doing aerobic and strength training on an empty stomach at the gym every morning. She also tried to manage her diet by eating stir-fried beef and vegetables for lunch. Lee Ui-jeong said, “There is a possibility of relapse, so I always have to manage it. I am different from other people because I exercise to avoid getting sick.”

Lee Ui-jeong said that her parents, older sister, and older brother both have diabetes, adding, “I only have hyperlipidemia, but I think it might be in the early stages of diabetes. I think my blood vessels might be dirty or full of bad inflammation.” She also showed her sincerity in managing her health by saying, “If you just manage the inflammation in your blood vessels well, your metabolism will become smooth, and your activity level, mood, and condition will all become more enjoyable.”

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com

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