From
the northern regions to Hainan, Mr. Chen, who has undergone 14 rounds of
radiotherapy, why did he travel thousands of miles from Datong, Shanxi to
Hainan? What hopes does this journey of seeking medical treatment, spanning
mountains and seas, carry for Mr. Chen and his family?
01
A 66-year-old man with repeated coughing up of blood was diagnosed with lung cancer
In early 2022, Mr. Chen, aged 66, sought medical attention at a local hospital due to recurrent hemoptysis. After undergoing bronchoscopy and biopsy, the pathological report indicated squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. Fortunately, Mr. Chens condition gradually improved after receiving immunotherapy.
In June of the same year, Mr. Chens condition met the surgical criteria after treatment. However, due to concerns about the risks of surgery, Mr. Chen and his family ultimately declined the surgical treatment recommendation.
However, a follow-up CT scan six months later revealed a significant enlargement of the soft tissue mass near Mr. Chens right hilar region compared to previous scans, along with multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the mediastinum and right hilar region. The report suggested "metastasis is considered." After a comprehensive tumor response assessment, the final diagnosis was "disease progression.".
With the rapid progression of his condition, Mr. Chen quickly began radiation therapy targeting the lesion in his right lung. Due to concerns about the progression of his illness, Mr. Chen and his family were deeply anxious and eagerly sought a professional and precise diagnosis and treatment plan.
02
After 14 rounds of radiotherapy, I fortuitously encountered a good doctor
In April 2025, in search of a better treatment plan, after undergoing 14 rounds of radiotherapy, Mr. Chen learned that Professor Yang Nong, who is renowned in the field of lung cancer diagnosis and treatment and is widely praised by patients for his noble medical ethics, regularly consults at Hainan Cancer Hospital.
Despite the thousands of miles between them, Mr. Chen and his family made the resolute decision to travel from Datong to Hainan to seek diagnosis and treatment from Professor Yang Nong.
On the day of the consultation, Professor Yang Nong, as always, demonstrated patience and meticulousness. He took over Mr. Chens imaging data and a thick stack of treatment records, flipped through them page by page, repeatedly compared the images, and carefully analyzed the condition with Mr. Chen and his family. He gently reassured them, "Treatment is a gradual process. Dont lose confidence in the beginning."
Information chart of Professor Yang Nongs outpatient visits
In the assessment of the patients condition, Professor Yang Nong provided a crucial judgment: the previous immunotherapy had achieved good therapeutic benefits, laying a solid foundation for subsequent diagnosis and treatment. In response to the current disease progression, he suggested that immunotherapy should be restarted as soon as possible to control the tumor development trend. Due to Mr. Chens radiation therapy side effect - radiation tracheitis, Professor Yang Nong provided a detailed response plan based on clinical experience. The clear explanation and kind and gentle attitude, like a warm current dispelling the gloom that hung over the family, rekindled their confidence in treatment and recovery.
At the end of the consultation, Mr. Chens son firmly held Professor Yangs hand and repeatedly thanked him, saying, "You came all the way from Datong to Hainan, and it was really the right decision! Professor Yang, not only are you skilled in medicine, but you are also so patient in explaining our condition to us. Now I feel much more at ease!"
Now, under the professional guidance of Professor Yang Nong, Mr. Chens condition has stabilized after treatment.
Expert Introduction / Visit 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, complex recurrent and drug-resistant clinical cases, scientific research, and teaching for nearly 30 years.
He has been honored with the title of "National Famous Doctor - Excellent Style" in the 6th session, and has been recommended by patients across the country as "Annual Good Doctor" for 8 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the title of "First Brain Doctor - 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 difficult-to-treat, recurrent, and drug-resistant cases with brain metastasis; individualized and precise treatment for brain metastases of lung cancer; early diagnosis of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer; personalized and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for various 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, and interdisciplinary, covering a wide range of solid tumors (such as stomach/intestine/brain tumors).
· Professor Yang Nong has received over 14,000 visits annually (data from 2023).
· Managed the "Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Patient Group", providing long-term follow-up care for over 4,000 lung cancer patients who have achieved long-term survival, accumulating rich clinical experience.
[Visit information]
01 【Clinic Hours and Location】
September 20th, 14:00-17:00
The 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 expert in understanding your condition as soon as possible, please bring along:
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. Several most pressing questions I want to inquire about