Broadcaster Anna, the wife of former football player Park Joo-ho, detailed her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy side effects, and subsequent surgeries in a video published to her YouTube channel, “With ANNA,” on October 29, 2026.
YouTube Video Details Treatment Process
The video, titled “My daily life | 직접 겪은 유방암 치료 과정 항암 부작용부터 재건수술, 방사선치료까지,” documents Anna’s journey through multiple stages of cancer treatment. She began by warning viewers diagnosed with breast cancer against searching the internet for prognoses before receiving a formal medical evaluation. She admitted she initially assumed her condition would be stage 1 or stage 2 based on her own online research, making her actual stage 3 diagnosis a profound shock.
“I want to tell those who have just been diagnosed with breast cancer not to make the mistake I did,” Anna said in the video. “I was convinced from what I read online that it wouldn’t be that serious—definitely stage 1, or stage 2 at the worst. So finding out I was actually stage 3 was a huge shock.”
Chemotherapy Regimen and Severe Side Effects
Anna received two types of chemotherapy drugs: AC, commonly known as the “dreaded red medicine” due to its distinct color and strong side effects, and Taxol. She described experiencing a delayed and intense physical crash hours after her first AC treatment session, comparing the sensation to being knocked out in a boxing match and losing the ability to stand without assistance from her husband, Park Joo-ho.
“I felt completely fine right after the first AC treatment and thought it would be easy,” Anna said. “Then evening came, and the floor felt like it was disappearing from under my feet. It felt like I had been knocked out in a boxing match and was lying flat on the floor, unable to stand up without Park’s help.”
She also reported experiencing short-term cognitive fog following the treatments, describing her mind as feeling cloudy for the first few days after an infusion. Conversely, her experience with Taxol involved fatigue requiring long afternoon naps, though it lacked the acute physical crash associated with the AC regimen.
Surgical Removal and Radiation Therapy
Following chemotherapy, Anna underwent surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes in her armpits because her stage 3 cancer had spread. She consulted with a plastic surgeon prior to a mastectomy and credited the medical team with preserving her external appearance through targeted incisions, though she noted the procedure leaves her unable to breastfeed and will require revision surgery in approximately seven years.
The final phase of her treatment involved daily radiation therapy at a nearby medical facility. She experienced square-shaped rashes and a sensation similar to a severe sunburn on the treated area by the second day, which she managed using topical lotions.
Family Background and Current Health Status
Anna married Park Joo-ho, a former professional football player, and the couple shares three children. Park disclosed Anna’s initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2022. Following successful chemotherapy and surgical interventions, Anna received medical clearance, and the couple recently announced they are expecting their fourth child, with a due date scheduled for next year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific chemotherapy drugs did Anna receive?
Anna received two types of chemotherapy agents during her treatment: an AC regimen, known for its red color and severe side effects, followed by Taxol.
How did the cancer affect her lymph nodes?
Because Anna was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, the disease had spread to her armpits, requiring surgeons to remove the affected lymph nodes.
When was the cancer diagnosis initially made public?
Park Joo-ho first revealed his wife’s cancer diagnosis to the public in 2022 before she underwent successful treatment and recovery.
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