A 29-year-old cancer influencer has died after initially mistaking a tumour for a muscle strain from lifting heavy items.
Wang Wei-Chien’s passing was confirmed on Thursday (19 Mar) by the company behind her business operations.
Wei-Chien was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2021 after experiencing swelling and pain under her arm.
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She had initially thought it was a muscle injury, but sought medical attention after discovering a lump.
Despite undergoing treatment, the tumour continued to grow rapidly, as reported by Need To Know.
Over the years, Wei-Chien, from Taiwan, shared her daily life with her 18,000-plus Instagram followers.
In 2022, after chemotherapy caused her hair to fall out, she posted a photo of herself with her boyfriend and friends, who had secretly shaved their heads in solidarity.
She wrote: “The moment I saw them, I burst into tears – my emotions just exploded.
“They showed me, through their actions, that I didn’t need to be afraid.
“At that moment, I felt completely filled with courage and strength, and suddenly shaving my head didn’t feel scary at all.”
Alongside inspiring fellow sufferers, Wei-Chien founded the skincare brand Hermacy.
The company said: “As Ms Wang was the core of our company’s operations, after careful consideration, the company has decided to officially cease operations.”
In her Instagram bio, Wei-Chien described herself as the “most beautiful anti-cancer ambassador”, a title her fans had affectionately given her.
Her last post, on New Year’s Eve, read: “See you next year, babies. Bye bye, 2025.”
The exact date of her death has not been disclosed, though a friend’s condolence post on 3 February suggests she may have passed away in January.
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