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How Stage 4 lung cancer changed this former nightlife boss: From 5 litres of beer a night to Everest Base Camp
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- Sep 26, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
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Staging areas at Mount Everest
There are two base camps on Mount Everest, on opposite sides of the mountain: South Base Camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 metres (17,598 ft), while North Base Camp is in Tibet at 5,150 metres (16,900 ft).
More on Wikipedia ↗After spending decades running pubs and F&B businesses, Michael Chuah’s lung cancer diagnosis made him rethink his priorities. Now he finds meaning in hugging trees, travelling, hiking and supporting other cancer patients.