In the age of seventy, stability and calmness are the wishes of most people. Mr. Fan, who is 70 years old, is no exception. Until a sudden illness - lung cancer, unexpectedly shattered his peaceful life. He and his family decided to work together to launch a health "defense war" without retreat.
In the age of seventy, stability and calmness are the wishes of most people. Mr. Fan, who is 70 years old, is no exception. Until a sudden illness - lung cancer, unexpectedly shattered his peaceful life. He and his family decided to work together to launch a health "defense war" without retreat.
01
After the holiday, illness and pain struck, and the examination results were worrying
After the Spring Festival this year, Mr. Fan began to feel chest pain. "This pain is like someone sticking a needle into my flesh, and it even hurts my back." In addition to the needle-like pain, he also felt chest tightness when he moved, which made the originally hale and hearty Mr. Fan look increasingly haggard.
In June this year, Mr. Fan went to the hospital for diagnosis. The chest CT scan revealed a mass lesion in his right lung, and the doctor initially diagnosed it as an infectious disease, immediately administering anti-infective treatment. However, after a period of time, his symptoms did not improve at all.
In July this year, Mr. Fan had a follow-up chest CT scan, but the results showed that the mass lesion in his right lung had slightly increased compared to previous scans. The report recommended further biopsy to confirm the nature of the lesion, and also found multiple lymph node enlargements in the mediastinum and right hilar region.
In the end, the pathology of the biopsy confirmed advanced lung adenocarcinoma. To make matters worse, subsequent examinations suggested that there might be bone metastasis.
In August this year, in response to Mr. Fan's persistent chest pain and back pain, doctors gave him analgesic drugs for pain relief and bone-protecting medication.
02
Meet authoritative experts to clarify treatment direction
Faced with a "terminal" diagnosis, Mr. Fan's son was in a panic. He knew very well that the most crucial thing at hand was to choose the right treatment direction for his father and find a doctor who was worthy of trust.
Upon the strong recommendation of his colleagues, Mr. Fan learned that Professor Yang Nong, a specially-appointed expert at Hainan Cancer Hospital, had profound expertise in the field of lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. He immediately made an appointment for his father to see Professor Yang.
In September, accompanied by his son, Mr. Fan arrived at Hainan Cancer Hospital.
Data diagram of Professor Yang Nong's outpatient service
On the day of the consultation, the atmosphere in Professor Yang's consulting room was completely different from the solemn atmosphere Mr. Fan had expected.
Professor Yang patiently and meticulously reviewed all the imaging data, and then analyzed the condition with a gentle yet firm tone: "Old man, don't panic too much. Based on your condition, the staging is not that late. At most, it is considered locally advanced.".
This sentence was like a reassurance pill, instantly calming Mr. Fan's tense emotions. Professor Yang then explained that the "bone metastasis" mentioned earlier was more likely to be internal direct invasion based on imaging, and it was not directly confirmed as bone metastasis at present.
When discussing the follow-up treatment plan, Professor Yang gave a clear and decisive suggestion: "Both radiotherapy and targeted therapy should be arranged. At your age, it is very necessary to strive for radical radiotherapy, which will greatly help ensure your subsequent quality of life.".
"Professor Yang not only analyzed the condition, but also acted like a calm helmsman, pointing out the direction for my father's anti-cancer journey." After the consultation, Mr. Fan's son was filled with unspeakable gratitude.
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】
October 11th 9:00-14:00
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