"Liver cancer and cirrhosis, a death sentence"... Shim Cheol-jong, who appeared in 'Assassination', had an expected lifespan of one year [Special World] [★Night TView]

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Actor Shim Cheol-jong revealed that he was given a terminal diagnosis due to liver cancer.

On the 20th, Shim Cheol-jong appeared on MBN's 'Special World'.

That day, Shim Cheol-jong explained himself: "I have been an actor for 43 years. I was one of six detectives in the movie 'No Regrets', and in 'Assassination', I played a commander."

Shim Cheol-jong said that he once ran a theater but experienced business failure. Afterward, he struggled day by day with alcohol and eventually divorced.

However, due to drinking, he developed liver cancer and received a terminal diagnosis. When Shim Cheol-jong visited the hospital for a health checkup, he stated, "I was given a death sentence."

Shim Cheol-jong said, "At that time, I could drink five or six bottles of soju. I drank four or five times a week," and added, "I lived my life building all relationships through alcohol."

A specialist explained Shim Cheol-jong's past condition: "He had severe ascites, liver cancer, and advanced cirrhosis." He continued, "Shim Cheol-jong received a liver transplant about seven years and seven months ago. At that time, he had significant ascites. As the liver hardened due to cirrhosis, bleeding from esophageal varices occurred, where blood vessels around the esophagus or stomach burst. When such symptoms appear, life expectancy is typically about one year."

The specialist said, "Today's test results are all good. Kidney function has also improved compared to before," and revealed Shim Cheol-jong's current health status.

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