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  "id": 15733441,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Former TVB actor Peter Pang depletes savings amid rectal cancer battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/showbiz-former-tvb-actor-peter-pang-depletes-savings-amid-rectal",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-20T11:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1559932/showbiz-former-tvb-actor-peter-pang-depletes-savings-amid-rectal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former TVB actor Peter Pang, 56, is grappling with financial difficulties as he battles rectal cancer. His sister, former TVB artiste Angela Pang, revealed that a lack of insurance coverage has placed a significant financial strain on their family. Medical care in Hong Kong is expensive, and Peter, who does not have insurance coverage for his treatment, has depleted most of his savings. The cost of treatment has been a heavy burden, according to Angela. Despite the challenges, Peter has maintained a positive attitude throughout his illness. His sister expressed relief that he remains optimistic and proactive in his treatment. Peter, a former TVB star, had previously stated that he had used up most of his savings after taking a year off from his career to focus on his health. He is the sole breadwinner for his family of five and had no choice but to continue working to support them and fund his treatment.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: Actor Peter Pang is facing financial strain as he works to cover the heavy costs of his rectal cancer treatment.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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