An influencer has died of stomach cancer after revealing the unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle she had before being diagnosed with the disease.
Xixi Xubao, real name Xu Ziting, from Shenyang, China, died of stomach cancer on Monday (28 September).
A post was shared on the 26-year-old’s social media account the following day (29 September), informing her followers of the sad news.
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It read: “Xixi lived a free, passionate, courageous and kind life.
“Thank you to everyone who supported and cared about her along the way.”
Before her death, Xixi had posted videos reflecting on her diet and daily routine, as reported by Need To Know.
In one, she revealed: “I basically go to bed between midnight and 2 am every day.
“I eat two meals a day, with a long gap between them.
“I don’t like drinking water, have two coffees a day and drink milk tea three or four times a week.
“I usually eat takeaway or dine out, and I like food that is heavy on oil and spice.”
Xixi also described herself as an extremely fussy eater and said she disliked fruit and vegetables.
At the beginning of January 2025, she began experiencing symptoms including food getting stuck when eating, burping, a bloated stomach and a reduced appetite.
She was diagnosed with stomach cancer a short while later and began documenting her cancer treatment journey online.
Xixi had studied abroad and, after returning to China, ran a bakery brand called Jifu in Shenyang and Dalian.
At its peak, the business had six outlets, with four still operating before her death.
Experts say people can help protect their stomach health by eating plenty of fruit and vegetables and cutting down on salty, fatty and processed foods.
They also recommend not smoking, keeping alcohol intake below 14 units a week and maintaining a healthy weight.
People experiencing persistent stomach problems should speak to their GP about whether they need to be tested for H. pylori, an infection linked to stomach cancer.
Ongoing indigestion, unexplained weight loss and other worrying symptoms should also not be ignored.
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