From Cancer to Cradle — A Hong Kong Mother's Journey of Hope and Healing with Dr. Tzeng in Taiwan

“After 11 years of relentless efforts and time, I once broke down crying at Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong. I’ve lost count of how many times I cried over fertility issues in the past decade.”
Vera, now 39, recently delivered her first baby. Once a cancer patient, she is now another success story from Hong Kong, thanks to Dr. Tseng Chi-Jui at TFC.

#Diagnosed with cancer at young age without fertility preservation
Vera’s journey to motherhood was long and challenging. At 19, she was diagnosed with late-stage leukemia and immediately began chemotherapy. Back then, there was little awareness or medical practice around fertility preservation. To aggressively fight cancer, doctors used strong medications which saved her life—but also led to premature ovarian failure.
In 2013, Vera began pursuing fertility treatments at public hospitals in Hong Kong, undergoing IUI (intrauterine insemination), but with no success. Then in 2014, her husband was diagnosed with cancer. After his recovery, doctors told them they had to wait five years post-treatment before starting fertility procedures again. But when they returned six years later, they had to start over from the waitlist.
Vera explained that in Hong Kong, there aren’t many fertility clinics, whether public or private. Each treatment cycle costs HKD 60,000–80,000, and the medication approach is often conservative. Only one embryo is implanted per cycle, making the success rate relatively low.
Eventually, Vera found information about TFC online and learned about Dr. Tseng’s accomplishments internationally. That’s when she decided to seek treatment in Taiwan.

#TFC showed me that fertility treatment can be warm
“In Hong Kong, fertility treatment feels clinical and ‘disease-focused,’” Vera shared, comparing her experiences in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
She said she was anxious before coming to Taiwan because past experiences in Hong Kong hospitals were stark, sterile white spaces with the smell of disinfectant. But at TFC, she was met with a bright, welcoming space filled with warm wood tones—nothing like the hospitals she was used to. The doctors were professional, yet the environment felt comforting.
“The moment I met Dr. Tseng, everything felt different,” Vera said. In Hong Kong, medical staff had once told her bluntly, “You won’t be able to have children,” and even handed her adoption paperwork, urging her to give up. But during her first consultation with Dr. Tseng, he just said tenderly, “Why can’t you have a child? Who says you can’t?” That one sentence filled her with confidence.

#I realized I wasn’t alone
“After my egg retrieval surgery, Dr. Tseng was about to leave the OR, but then turned back just to say ‘Good luck!’ That moment made me realize—I’m not going through this alone.”
Vera mentioned that her egg freezing process wasn’t smooth, but even through three rounds of egg retrieval, Dr. Tseng never pressured her. He always encouraged her and gave her strength. And finally, she succeeded in just one embryo transfer, giving birth to her baby in September this year.

#Vera shared her heartfelt TFC Experience
Finally, Vera shared this message:
“Back then, I cried my heart out at Prince of Wales Hospital. In the past decade, I’ve shed countless tears over fertility. I deeply understand the pain of the IVF journey. I hope my story helps couples choose the right path and avoid unnecessary setbacks. ❤️”
“In Hong Kong, I felt coldness—from the environment, the people. Every visit felt like I was there to treat an illness, which brought immense pressure. But in Taiwan, at TFC, I constantly felt warmth.”
She added that even small details made a big difference, like:
Being addressed by name (not full name)

Continued follow-up after treatment
Gentle ultrasound exams that considered the patient's comfort
Nurses caring for both her physical and emotional wellbeing after egg retrieval
Providing a comforting meal post-procedure
“In short, I felt being well taken care —both physically and emotionally. These things really helped me go through the IVF process.”