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China Cancer Patient Finds Companionship Through Food Delivery Platform

A 24-year-old cancer patient in China, feeling lonely, utilized a food delivery app to order "company," sparking an unexpected wave of public support. Little Li, battling rare blood cancer, found her story resonate widely, leading to a "love relay" from sympathetic individuals.


A lonely cancer patient in southeastern China sparked a viral relay of love after ordering “companionship” through a food delivery platform. Little Li, a 24-year-old woman from Foshan, Guangdong province, is battling a rare blood cancer, according to Southern Daily. After undergoing four rounds of chemotherapy, her condition is stable, though she continues to receive care at the hospital. With her father working away to fund her treatment and her younger brother juggling an internship, Li often....

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