Educator Finds Healing Through Art After Battling Cancer
After 9 years battling a relapsing blood cancer, this educator discovered a sense of gratitude through art

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Wong Ching Yee, a 58-year-old educator from Singapore, has battled multiple myeloma for nine years. After losing her husband to cancer, she turned to art as a means of coping and expressing gratitude. Her journey reflects resilience and the transformative power of creativity amidst adversity.
- 01Wong Ching Yee was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017 and has experienced multiple relapses.
- 02After losing her husband to colon cancer in 2020, Wong began exploring various forms of art, including card-making and painting.
- 03She underwent an autologous stem cell transplant and faced significant physical challenges during her treatment.
- 04Wong has embraced Japanese art forms like kinusaiga and kintsugi to symbolize healing and acceptance of imperfection.
- 05Since April 2025, Wong has been in her second remission and continues to navigate her cancer journey with gratitude.
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Wong Ching Yee, a 58-year-old educator from Singapore, has faced a challenging nine-year battle with multiple myeloma, a relapsing blood cancer. After her diagnosis in 2017, which followed a period of chronic pain and fatigue, Wong underwent chemotherapy and an autologous stem cell transplant. Tragically, she lost her husband to colon cancer in 2020, a loss that deeply impacted her. In the aftermath, Wong turned to art as a therapeutic outlet, experimenting with card-making, sketching, and various painting techniques. She found solace in creating art, which helped her process her experiences and cultivate gratitude amidst adversity. Wong has also explored Japanese art forms such as kinusaiga and kintsugi, symbolizing her journey of healing and acceptance. Currently in her second remission since April 2025, Wong reflects on her cancer journey with a sense of richness derived from relationships and creative expression. Her story highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of art in coping with life's challenges.
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Wong's journey sheds light on the emotional and psychological challenges faced by cancer patients and their families.
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