Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital Celebrates 31 Children Cured of Rare Diseases Including Pediatric Cancer

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] “The day to finally remove the cast has come. When I thought about what I would do first after removing the cast, the first thing was to soak my body in the bathtub. The second is swimming. At this moment, I feel excited. And I think, ‘Did I face these trials so that I could overcome all the hardships when I grow up?’”

This is the story of Kim (13), who overcame ‘lymph node cancer’ after more than three years of battling the disease.

Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital held a ceremony to celebrate the complete recovery of 31 pediatric patients suffering from childhood cancer, leukemia, and rare diseases like Kim.

According to Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital on the 27th, this event, marking its 21st year, was held simply in consideration of social distancing measures.

Hosted by the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents, the event was attended by hospital director Shin Myung-geun, former director of Chonnam National University Children’s Hospital Kook Hoon, head of Pediatrics Baek Hee-jo, and other medical staff who shared joy by awarding recovery medals to the patients.

Choi Young-jun, chairman of the Korea Leukemia and Childhood Cancer Association Gwangju-Jeonnam branch, and Kim Jung-joo, CEO of the Angel of Donation Foundation, who support the patients, also congratulated the recovered patients and their families by presenting scholarships.

Kim (9), who received a recovery medal after treatment for childhood cancer, said, “I am grateful to the medical staff and my parents who took care of me sincerely and gave me hope for recovery,” adding, “I was also happy to continue attending classes at the ‘Yeomisa Love Hospital School’ inside the hospital.”

Shin Myung-geun, director of Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital, said, “These children who have regained their health are the hope and future of Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital,” and added, “We will work even harder for the happy healing of patients still battling illness.”

Kook Hoon, former director of Chonnam National University Children’s Hospital and professor of Pediatrics at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital, said, “Today is the happiest day. I am proud of the patients who overcame their illness,” and encouraged, “We hold this recovery celebration to congratulate them and wish for new hope and a healthy future.”

Meanwhile, Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital has been treating pediatric patients suffering from childhood cancer, leukemia, and rare diseases since its opening in 2004. It also operates the Jeonnam Regional Rare Disease Center, striving to provide care for children with rare diseases.

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