Influencer Diagnosed With Leukaemia After Daily Bubble Tea Habit

Đan Thy, a Vietnamese beauty influencer with over 11 million TikTok followers, disclosed her leukaemia diagnosis following months of severe exhaustion. The 23-year-old shared her condition in a video posted on 18 May, explaining that her habit of drinking five bubble teas a day instead of water may have contributed to her health issues.

Health habits and diagnosis details

Living in Ho Chi Minh City, Đan admitted to unhealthy routines developed over three years as a content creator, including staying awake until 6 or 7am, taking late-night showers, and consuming mainly sugary drinks such as bubble tea and matcha lattes rather than fresh water. Medical experts at the Blood Transfusion and Hematology Hospital confirmed her leukaemia diagnosis after she became severely ill.

Đan reflected on her lifestyle, stating, “I thought, as I don’t smoke or drink alcohol, that my body would be fine.” She acknowledged now regretting ignoring early warning signs and urged young people to take their health seriously, emphasizing that youth does not guarantee immunity from serious illnesses.

Public reaction and ongoing treatment

The influencer’s video quickly gained over 24 million views on TikTok and sparked widespread discussion in Vietnam about the risks of irregular sleep, poor hydration, and excessive sugar intake among young content creators. She has paused her work commitments to prepare for intensive chemotherapy sessions but has not disclosed further medical details regarding the type or stage of her leukaemia.

Despite Đan attributing her illness to her past habits, medical professionals have clarified that factors like sleep deprivation and sugary drink consumption are not recognized causes of leukaemia.

Influencer’s background and message

Đan Thy is known for dramatic makeup transformations and has undergone approximately 15 cosmetic procedures since her mid-teens, including jaw reduction, cheekbone shaving, nose jobs, and fillers. She used her platform to encourage followers not to ignore small health signals and to be mindful of their well-being.