Actor Jin Tae-hyun, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recently completed surgery safely, shared his current situation two months after the surgery.
Jin Tae-hyun revealed in April that he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer through a health check-up, surprising many. After undergoing surgery in June, two months later, he is now focused on recovery.
He shared a video on the 28th on his YouTube channel titled "Pros and Cons of Jin Tae-hyun's thyroid cancer surgery at two months," candidly discussing physical changes and his altered daily life since the surgery.
Jin Tae-hyun explained his current condition, saying, "I've really changed a lot. It has been 8 weeks as of the recording date. The scar remains, and there is a lump forming where the incision was made. It seems I have to live like this."
The most significant change he pointed out was his voice. Jin Tae-hyun noted, "The downside is my voice, and I am truly grateful that my voice has stayed the same. I have been able to converse from the day of the surgery, even in the recovery room. I used to have a deep voice, but the high notes are a bit difficult. They say it will get better in about six months."
He also mentioned swelling around the incision as another discomfort. He said, "The second downside is that the area around the incision is swollen. I had the incision made on the right side of my Adam's apple, and it feels pressed due to the swelling. Just think of it as someone applying slight pressure, about 5% below what a person would do when squeezing the neck. That sensation is always there. It's hard when exercising, difficult to swallow, and breathing is slightly tough too."
He continued, "Another challenge is that I need to apply medication to the incision, but I keep forgetting. There have been many times when I woke up and left without applying it. If there are people preparing for thyroid surgery, they should keep it in the car, put it in their bag, and carry it in their wallet. I've forgotten more times than I can count."
Despite the physical difficulties, there were positive changes as well. Jin Tae-hyun confessed, "I feel emotionally stable now. The cancer cells are no longer in my body, right? They could return or recur, but currently, they are not present. There is a peace of mind that comes with feeling healthy now."
He also pointed out that his fatigue has decreased as an advantage. He said, "This varies for everyone. It's my personal experience. Many people say they feel fatigued after thyroid cancer surgery, but I no longer feel fatigue. I had extreme stress about 4 to 5 years ago. Since then, I felt exhausted by 3 or 4 p.m. Now, I can still be active in the evenings around 6 or 7 p.m. I handle household chores and try to go out."
Finally, he stated, "My mindset has changed a bit. I've become more conscious of my health. I used to love snacks, and my main diet consisted of snacks and cola. I think I've improved by cutting those out; I feel healthier," offering honest advice and comfort to those battling the same illness.
Meanwhile, Jin Tae-hyun married actress Park Si-eun in 2015, and the couple has consistently expanded their family's boundaries through volunteering and adoption. They experienced great sorrow when their second child was stillborn in 2022, but they have since adopted two daughters, continuing to maintain a warm family.
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