A popular streamer on Twitch has shared that she has been diagnosed with cancer.
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This Twitch Streamer Tells Fans "Don't Worry"
As reported by the Daily Mail, 36-year-old HAchubby shared on social media that she has cancer. The streamer lived in Austin but returned home to South Korea for treatment.
"Please don't worry too much. I found good doctor and I'll keep streaming from Korea, too," she wrote.
HAchubby is known for her "IRL streams." Her content shares her real-world experiences and routines. Her diagnosis comes months after her father was diagnosed with leukemia.
The streamer said she canceled plans to attend TwitchCon in San Diego later this month. She later confirmed that she had arrived in Korea safely and then explained the specific cancer she has.
"My exact diagnosis is aggressive mature B-cell lymphoma," she wrote. "My stage and outlook are still unclear but treatment is available."
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the condition is a type of blood cancer. It starts in the white blood cells that make the antibodies that fight off infection.
HAchubby Is Undergoing More Tests
HAchubby is undergoing more tests. The Twitch streamer then explained the events that led to her diagnosis. She shared that three years ago, she felt pain in a specific spot in her body, but it eventually faded.
After she moved to Austin, she delayed getting a full checkup. She called that a "big mistake." Around the same time, the pain returned, becoming stronger. However, she claims hospitals turned her away because she was paying out of pocket.
A new scan later revealed that something was wrong. HAchubby promised her followers she would keep them informed and continue streaming from Korea. Followers have shared their support for the streamer.
"Praying for you HAchubby! You are strong, and will make it through this! You have so much life to live still!" a user wrote.
Another added, "You got this sweetheart! Be brave!"
Another user shared they were "sending positive vibes and prayers."
