JAKARTA - Faisal Esach Rifky, finalist MasterChef Indonesia Season 2, is a real example that enthusiasm and hope can beat limitations.
After successfully going through a long struggle against lymph node cancer (Limfoma Hodgkin) stage 4, now he is back active in the culinary world with a new mission, presenting a healthy menu for patients who are struggling with treatment and recovery.
Chef Faisal is involved in the development of various nutritious dishes designed to remain delicious without reducing the nutritional content of the body.
This effort is also part of educative and inspiring activities for cancer patients, as well as showing that a healthy diet can remain attractive and fun.
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One of the events he participated in featured a special cooking demonstration for cancer patients, where he showed healthy menu creations that were easy to process but still appetizing.
The participants even had the opportunity to taste the results of direct cooking and learn about the importance of nutritional balance during medical therapy.
On that occasion, Chef Faisal also shared the story of his struggle with cancer. He had undergone treatment abroad before finally continuing treatment at a hospital in Tangerang.
According to him, he received comparable handling of international standards, with facilities that support the recovery process.
During treatment, he underwent 12 chemotherapys. The results of the examination after three chemotherapys showed positive development most of his cancer cells had disappeared. Until the final stages of treatment, the doctor stated that his body was clean of cancer cells.
"The results of the examination after the third chemotherapy showed extraordinary progress, half of the cancer had disappeared and only one small point remained. Until finally, at the 12th chemotherapy, the doctor stated that Faisal's body was clean of cancer," said Esach, as quoted by ANTARA.
Further examination using digital scanning technology also ensures that no more cancer residues are detected.
Now, Chef Faisal continues to voice a message of optimism to cancer survivors. Through culinary activities and nutrition education, he hopes to transmit the spirit that serious illness is not the end of everything can actually be the beginning for a more meaningful and healthy life.
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