Popular Vietnamese social media influencer Dan Thy has shocked fans after revealing she has been diagnosed with blood cancer at just 23 years old.
The influencer, whose real name is Pham Tuong Lan Thy, shared the emotional news in a tearful video posted online, where she appeared visibly exhausted and struggled to hold back tears while speaking about her health battle.
Dan Thy, who has amassed more than 11 million followers on TikTok through beauty transformations and makeup content, said she decided to go public because her condition may prevent her from consistently updating her social media platforms in the future.
During the three-minute video, she also opened up about her unhealthy lifestyle over the past several years while building her online career.
According to Dan Thy, she frequently stayed awake until 6 or 7 in the morning producing short-form video content and managing her social media accounts, leaving her with a completely reversed sleep schedule.
Even more alarming, she admitted she had barely consumed plain water over the past three years, instead relying heavily on sugary drinks such as bubble tea and matcha lattes.
The influencer revealed she regularly drank four to five cups of sweet beverages daily.
Despite her unhealthy habits, Dan Thy said she never smoked or consumed alcohol and previously believed her young age meant her body could “handle it”.
She admitted she was caught completely off guard by the diagnosis and now realises the long-term consequences of neglecting her health.
Known for her candid personality online, Dan Thy had previously spoken openly about undergoing cosmetic surgery at the age of 16.
Now facing what she described as a long and difficult treatment journey, she said she wanted to document her current appearance before chemotherapy potentially changes her physical features and causes hair loss.
Dan Thy stressed that her decision to share the diagnosis publicly was not meant to gain sympathy, but rather to warn young people who ignore unhealthy lifestyles and push their bodies beyond their limits.
The news quickly spread across Vietnamese social media, with thousands of fans flooding her accounts with supportive messages and prayers.
At the same time, her story has sparked wider discussions among young people about poor sleeping habits, excessive sugary drink consumption and the growing importance of maintaining a healthier lifestyle despite demanding online careers.
