Huang Youchuan got cancer in 1982. The physical and mental shock interrupted his research for several years. He got nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Because it was found early, his illness was quickly controlled, so many of his friends and students didn't know about it. It wasn't all doctors who saved Huang Youchuan's life. He said, "music"!
The story goes like this: Huang Youchuan's hobby is to appreciate classical music, and he is also an expert in audio equipment. His family's study is also his personal music room, which contains different kinds of audio-visual equipment, and has collected nearly 2, records, tapes, CDs and DVDs. Huang Youchuan's friends like to listen to music at his home, and they also highly admire his ability to appreciate classical music.
One day in 1982, when. He suddenly felt that the timbre coming from the left and the right was a little different. He spent a long time checking his audio equipment and sound insulation device. Because these high-tech equipment were operating normally, he suspected that there was something wrong with his body. If ordinary people seek medical treatment for this inexplicable disease, they will certainly be laughed at by the doctors. However, the well-known music connoisseur Mr. Huang Youchuan's seeking medical treatment was given unusual attention. His condition was soon determined. It's the early stage of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. After electrotherapy, with the careful care and encouragement of his family, Huang Youchuan recovered.
According to popular recognition, the mathematician's achievements depend on his personal hard work. In this respect, Huang Youchuan is really a model for the younger generation. After being diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, most people are afraid of illness. However, Huang Youchuan overcame his illness with his optimistic attitude towards life and dedication to scientific career. During his recovery, his "companion" was A．Pietsch's masterpiece Operator Ideals. It is not difficult to understand why he can still publish many weighty academic papers after suffering from chronic diseases.