"If I hadnt met Professor Yang Nong, I would still be struggling with anxiety over cancer metastasis..." When talking about his anti-cancer journey after meeting Professor Yang Nong, a renowned expert in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment in China and a specially-appointed expert at Hainan Cancer Hospital, Mr. Lin, a 67-year-old patient, smiled gratefully.
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Half a year after the diagnosis of lung cancer, the disease had metastasized, leaving the entire family in a state of uncertainty
Mr. Lin, a retired veteran who had always been in good health, suddenly developed an unexplained cough and expectoration in January 2024. After examination and puncture, he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
In February of the same year, Mr. Lin underwent a radical resection for lung cancer, and the pathological results indicated adenosquamous carcinoma. After the surgery, the doctors assessed that no adjuvant therapy was necessary. He thought his life could gradually return to normal, but fates test came again.
In August of the same year, a follow-up examination revealed an enlargement of one adrenal gland, and postoperative pathology indicated metastatic adenocarcinoma.
"I was really confused at that time, not knowing how to proceed with the treatment," said Mr. Lin. People around him had different opinions. Some urged him to undergo further treatment immediately, while others advised him to "not bother". The diverse suggestions made him even more confused and at a loss, and his whole family also felt perplexed.
Just when he was in despair, Mr. Lin learned that Professor Yang Nong, an expert in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, would regularly consult at Hainan Cancer Hospital, and he often saw the lung cancer science popularization videos shared by him. "From the videos, we could see that Professor Yang is very professional, and the positive feedback from patients is also very sincere. At that time, we felt that this must be a good expert who can help us!" Mr. Lin said.
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Professor Yang can put me at ease
At the end of August 2024, Mr. Lin arrived at Hainan Cancer Hospital.
Professor Yang Nong conducted a comprehensive analysis of Mr. Lins condition based on the latest imaging data. He believes that Mr. Lins tumor exhibits a relatively mild biological aggressiveness with oligometastasis, and the tumor micrometastasis monitoring has consistently been negative. Therefore, no postoperative adjuvant therapy is necessary, and regular CT scans and tumor molecular micrometastasis monitoring are sufficient.
These words brought a sense of relief to Mr. Lin, who had been anxious for half a month. From then on, he arrived punctually for Professor Yangs outpatient follow-up appointments every time.
Mr. Lin has been under Professor Yang Nongs follow-up for nearly a year, and his current physical condition is good. After the surgery, he no longer feels chest pain, but occasionally experiences discomfort. Professor Yang Nong explained that this is due to the impact of the lung surgery on the nerves, which is a normal occurrence post-surgery. He advised Mr. Lin to perform pulmonary function exercises as required.
Mr. Lin said, "Every time I come here for a follow-up examination with Professor Yang Nong, it always puts me at ease!"
Expert Introduction/Consultation Information
[Expert Introduction]
Yang Nong
Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor
Long-term employed experts of Hainan Cancer Hospital and Hainan Chengmei Hospital
He currently serves as Vice President of the Second Peoples Hospital of Hunan Province, leader of the oncology department, and head of the "Yang Nong Famous Doctor Clinic" / "Yang Nong Famous Doctor Expert Team Clinic". He is also the chief expert of the National Major Scientific and Technological Special Project, a member of the Lung Cancer Special Committee of the National Tumor Quality Control Center, the director of the Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer, and the director of the Hunan Provincial Respiratory Tumor Clinical Medical Research Center. He has been dedicated to precision targeted therapy for lung cancer and gastrointestinal tumors, as well as to challenging recurrent and drug-resistant clinical cases, scientific research, and teaching for nearly 30 years.
He has been honored with the title of "Outstanding Model of National Famous Doctors" in the 6th session, and has been recommended as "Annual Excellent Doctor" by patients for 8 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the title of "First Brain Doctor and Famous Doctor". He has authored national guidelines, won the third prize of Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Award, garnered over 500,000 fans across the internet, and achieved over 120 million views in anti-cancer science popularization.
Medical expertise
Specialties: Precision treatment of lung cancer, breakthrough in refractory, recurrent, and drug-resistant cases with brain metastasis; individualized and precise treatment of brain metastases from lung cancer; early diagnosis of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer; personalized and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of pan-solid tumors; clinical trials of the latest immunotherapy/targeted therapy drugs.
With nearly 30 years of experience in precision immunotherapy for lung cancer, I have led nearly 400 phase I-III clinical trials of new anticancer drugs (including national Class 1 new drugs), and am particularly skilled in treating complex cases such as refractory, recurrent, and drug-resistant conditions, as well as brain metastases.
·Early diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer, with over 2,000 cases diagnosed annually (over 10,000 cases accumulated from 2019 to 2024), and a detection rate of over 90% (retrospective study in 2023).
·He is also proficient in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of multiple cancer types, individualized treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration, covering a wide range of solid tumors (such as stomach, intestine, brain, etc.).
Professor Yang Nong has treated over 14,000 patients annually (data from 2023).
·Managed the "Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Patient Group", with long-term follow-up and management of over 4,000 lung cancer patients who have achieved long-term survival, accumulating rich clinical experience.
[Visit information]
01 【Clinic Hours and Location】
August 24th, 8:00-12:00
Sixth Consultation Area of Hainan Cancer Hospital
02 【Appointment registration】
Follow the official account of Hainan Cancer Hospital for "appointment registration"
03 [Health Consultation]
13876807106
04 [Friendly Reminder]
To facilitate the experts in understanding the condition as soon as possible, please bring:
1. ID card, medical insurance card, mobile phone
2. Accompany immediate family members (with decision-making authority)
3. Arrange the relevant examinations you have undergone in chronological order
4. Paper medical records of previous visits
5. Surgical case biopsy: wax block or 20-30 white slides
6. Pathological diagnosis report
7. Inpatient medical records and notes
8. Recent relevant examinations
9. The patients current treatment plan
10. The most pressing questions I want to inquire about