My final days with cancer: Completing one last project with mum & dad | This Is Us Families

As a cancer nurse, this video made me shed so much tears. No more pain, Rong. Rest easy. More power to the parents to continue raising awareness for this disease.

Dear all, thank you for watching. My interviews with Rong and his parents were some of the rawest I’ve had. Rong’s openness and honesty allowed us to navigate complex and uncomfortable realities about his life, his suffering, and his relationship with his loved ones. And when I started to wonder if it was all too much, Rong thanked us for asking the difficult questions. He kept it real throughout and made me realise that the hard truths and imperfections in life and love are to be embraced, not feared nor avoided. And so I sought to tell his story in the same way. I hope that Rong’s story inspires something in you like it did with my crew and I. For us, it was a reminder to love and live fiercely and fully. Take care! ⁃ Denise [Producer]

At 53, my husband was diagnosed with End Stage Liver cancer on 1/2/23 with 1-2 months prognosis (he was healthy as a horse, hence the shock with the diagnosed). He passed on on 18/7/23. Thank you, God, for giving us 5 months instead of 2 months to cherish with him. Stay strong, Rong's family 🙏

I can't agreed with Rong more. The moment we are born, we are just like a dripping tap. Cherish each and single day, because we never know how much water is left.

I truley believe that ppl with terminal diseases and severe handycaps etc are enlightened souls come to teach the world compassion and unconditional love❤

Cancer is a cruel disease. My dad had pancreatic cancer. One week we were literally crying with joy because he gained weight and was doing good. He was so proud of himself. Then the next week we were crying with sadness because he lost so much weight and was going downhill fast. My dad only lived 4 months after he was told he had cancer. Love you dad, miss you very much. Rip Rong.

Chia Rong Liang You are a strong man. A strong character. A persisting mind. A good man fighting his regrets.

His mom is very sophisticated and elegant they way she carries herself in this trying times

I work as a hospice nurse & our main objective at this time is quality over quantity of life, to alleviate suffering & to navigate the family through this final phase. I wish Rong all the best on his final journey & peace to his family over this loss

This mother had good intentions, she so wanted her son to live. The sad reality is he pushed through this for her, when clearly he was losing his battle. I see myself in her, as I kept pushing my brother when he was clearly dying, when I should have been supporting him in his final days. But I loved him so much, I could not bear the thought of losing him.

Gut wrenching to read that Rong passed on. Rest in peace. Mum n dad you raised an awesome person plus you both are too. Respect.

I was born on February 11, 1985. With a rare disease. After having a PhD in Economics, working in my branch, having a good job, I got ill and it got even worse. I was on a sick-leave since October 2017 and officially entered my disability pension in February 2023. A lot of things happened. From a ''one-step-close-to-death'' experience to period of smiling. My mum and my dad have always been there for me. I was crushed seeing the outcome. I wish you a peaceful rest my friend <3 See you up there, My-Generation-Buddy. I will be the one shaking your hand and having a nice conversation with you. And to your parents, be and stay strong, for Rong.

I am a stage 4 terminal pancreatic cancer patient and can relate. I was given 6 months to a year. It was an immediate diagnosis... There was no progression. It has been over 3 years and I am still fighting on. It's extremely difficult and intense... I managed to see my vegetative Dad off after he fought for 10 years. I am holding on for my little girl who nearly died just before my diagnosis, my beloved who entered my life after my diagnosis and divorce, and my family... R.I.P Rong.

As someonw who study hospice càre....a patient who choose not to take chemo is NOT giving up. They make peace with their decision. But of course everyone else has a way to motivate their love ones. They want you to be around longer so that they can spend their time with you. No easy way around this. My dad has cancer and rhe thought of seeing his go is tough.

RIP Rong, a fighter till the end. Bless his parents. Unless you’re in that situation, no one can really understand what they have & are still going through in losing a child.

My dad had pancreatic cancer, it’s one that not many people talk about but it’s brutal and painful. My dad fought hard for 5 years and passed at 56. I’m so sorry for Rong and his family.

What great parents. They gave him a happy life filled with love and they should be proud

I am going to say something very different here, which is also a sincere Blessing from me ..... Life is a package of birth and death Like a coin with 2 sides, it is the most natural process which the sooner we accepts it, the faster we are free from pain, worries, stress ... etc. When we learn to truly let go of things not meant to be and that we cannot control, and instead take comfort in appreciating how brave we have been, how peaceful we are with ourselves and everybody else, for forgiving all those whom had offended us in our life and proceed to share our care and wealth with those even less fortunate, we truly become Free..... Free from insisting, free from sadness, clingings, free from burdens, just Freedom. Have walks with ourselves regularly, feel that breeze, feel trees, feel your peace. The sooner we achieve these and realise that we have always been complete without asking for more, it is already a full life.

2 years ago, I lost my brother to pancreatic cancer too. He was 46. Rong's story resonated so much with me. Such a beautiful soul and thanks Mothership for featuring the story.

Reality check for all of us. Remarkable courage, RIP Rong.