"When
I was helpless, it was Professor Yang Nong who gave me a clear plan and the
confidence to continue 'fighting'." Ms. Wei, 58 years old, spoke of her
anti-cancer experience, her words filled with gratitude towards Professor Yang
Nong, a specially-appointed lung cancer expert at Hainan Cancer Hospital.
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The disease progressed from a pulmonary lesion to brain metastasis
After the Spring Festival in 2024, Ms. Wei became alert due to persistent coughing. Examination revealed a mass shadow in her lungs, highly suspected to be malignant tumor. Biopsy ultimately confirmed lung cancer. In May of the same year, Ms. Wei started chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy, and subsequently completed 30 rounds of radiotherapy.
The treatment was not smooth sailing. At the end of last year, radiation pneumonia, a common side effect of radiotherapy, struck, forcing Ms. Wei to suspend all anti-tumor treatments. After the pneumonia improved, she resumed chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy as prescribed by her doctor. However, in May this year, she encountered a new crisis - frequent dizziness. The results of a head examination showed a mass in her brain, indicating disease progression to brain metastasis of lung cancer.
"We must seek the top experts in the country." Faced with the emergency situation, Ms. Wei and her family reached a consensus and began to actively seek a better treatment plan.
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A dramatic turn of events: precise solutions stabilize the condition
Through social media, Ms. Wei came across Professor Yang Nong, who has extensive experience in the field of lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. After extensive inquiries, she learned that someone in her social circle had received treatment from Professor Yang and had spoken highly of him. Consequently, Ms. Wei made an appointment for an outpatient visit.
In June this year, accompanied by her family, Ms. Wei met Professor Yang Nong. In response to her complex brain lesions, Professor Yang quickly formulated a comprehensive treatment plan: immediate implementation of stereotactic radiotherapy to precisely "eliminate" the brain lesions, while continuing chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy and targeted therapy to control the systemic condition. The clear and decisive plan gave hope to Ms. Wei, who had been in a state of confusion.
After a three-month follow-up, Professor Yang Nong, holding the examination report, told her with relief, "It's much better now!" Imaging evaluation showed that the lesions in Ms. Wei's lungs and brain had achieved sustained partial remission. "There is still some edema in the brain, but no obvious tumor can be seen." Professor Yang further adjusted the treatment plan, considering the continuous remission of symptoms, and suspended chemotherapy while retaining immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Before leaving, he did not forget to encourage her, "The situation is good, keep going!"
Today, Ms. Wei is full of confidence: "Now the whole family believes that following Professor Yang will definitely lead to a brighter future." For her, this encounter was not only a turning point in her treatment, but also a rebuilding of her confidence.
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 People's 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 a 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 was honored with the title of "National Famous Doctor·Excellent Style" in the 6th session, and has been recommended as "Annual Good Doctor" by patients for 8 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the title of "First Brain Doctor·Famous Doctor". He has authored national guidelines, boasts over 500,000 fans across the internet, and has achieved over 120 million views for his anti-cancer science popularization videos.
Medical expertise
Specialties: Precision treatment of lung cancer, breakthrough in difficult, recurrent, drug-resistant, and brain metastatic cases; individualized and precise treatment of brain metastatic tumors from lung cancer; early diagnosis of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer; personalized 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, he has led nearly 400 phase I-III clinical trials of new anticancer drugs (including national Class 1 new drugs), and is 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 an annual diagnosis of over 2,000 cases (over 10,000 cases accumulated from 2019 to 2024), and a detection rate of about 90% (retrospective study in 2023).
He/She is also skilled 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, etc.).
Professor Yang Nong receives over 14,000 visits annually (data from 2023).
I manage the "Lung Cancer Immunotherapy Patient Group" and have long-term follow-up management experience for over 4,000 lung cancer patients who have achieved long-term survival, accumulating rich clinical experience.
[Visit information]
1. Clinic Hours and Location
December 7, 8:00-12:00
The sixth consultation area of Hainan Cancer Hospital
2. Appointment registration
Follow the official account of Hainan Cancer Hospital for "appointment registration"
3. Health consultation
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