National Yangming Chiao Tung University Affiliated Hospital Zhang Xiuli (right), president of the Mutual Aid Group for Breast Cancer Patients, embraces her fellow cancer patients.

(Photo by reporter Cai Yunrong)

[Reporter Cai Yunrong/Yilan Report] Zhang Xiuli, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years ago. While receiving treatment, she volunteered for free consultations and participated in the painting class of the mutual aid group "Mutual Encouragement Friendship Association" for breast cancer patients at the Hospital Affiliated to National Yangming Jiaotong University.

Zhang Xiuli said that painting allowed her to concentrate and not to think about it. Today, the joint exhibition of the painting class was held. Seeing the students who endured the treatment also appeared on the scene, she was moved to tears and gave the patient a big hug.

Both Yangming Jiaotong University Hospital and Taipei Veterans General Association’s mutual aid group for breast cancer patients invited Li Yufang to open a painting class and lead cancer patients to paint. Handbags, fans, shawls, masks and other media will be exhibited at Yunxiang Square on the first basement floor of Yangming Jiaotong University Hospital until the 21st.

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Joint exhibition "Blooming" of acrylic paintings by breast cancer patients.

(Photo by reporter Cai Yunrong)

Zhang Xiuli, president of the Mutual Reward Association, is one of the students. She said that painting makes people focus and avoid wild thoughts, so everyone is invited to come to the painting class. During the class, they can also share their feelings and exchange experiences; She couldn't hold a pen well, but she overcame the difficulties and went to class. After 2 months of preparation, everyone completed an exhibition together, which moved her very much.

An incident occurred during the opening of the joint exhibition.

When Zhang Xiuli was giving a speech, she found that a cancer friend had come to the scene, which made her eyes red instantly, and she stepped forward to hug each other tightly, and both of them shed tears.

It turned out that the cancer friend was a member of the painting class. Now she was unwell due to cancer cell metastasis and receiving chemotherapy. She still attended the opening ceremony. Zhang Xiuli was very sad and touched. She said that the cancer friends encouraged each other, shared information, With mutual support, they are more like sisters than blood sisters.

Zhang Xiuli was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. After being recommended by others, she went from Taipei to Yilan Yangming Jiaotong University for medical treatment. She believes that people have to face death, and cancer is not terrible. As long as you live bravely in the present, you can show the value of life. This exhibition The theme "Blooming" also has the meaning of expecting everyone to "let go of your heart" and "bloom yourself to the fullest".

In her daily life, Zhang Xiuli practiced "blooming herself". As a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, she volunteered to treat 50,000 people when she was diagnosed with cancer. Although she reached the target in 2017, she still continues to provide free clinics. She smiled and said, "Because I'm still alive!"

Zhang Xiuli, President of Mutual Encouragement Friendship Association of Breast Cancer Patients Affiliated Hospital of National Yangming Chiao Tung University.

(Photo by reporter Cai Yunrong)

The joint exhibition "Blooming" of acrylic paintings by breast cancer patients opened at the Affiliated Hospital of Yangming Jiaotong University.

(Photo by reporter Cai Yunrong)

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