Mr. Wang, 55, is a department manager at a technology company in Taiwan. He had always enjoyed good health, maintained a balanced lifestyle, and rarely needed medical attention. His only minor complaint was occasional belching.
One evening after work, he felt the urge to burp but was unable to. Shortly afterward, during his commute home, he vomited a large amount of blood and lost consciousness. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with stage III stomach cancer.
