"We can trust such doctors!" Mr. Fan, a 60-year-old patient with lung adenocarcinoma from Guizhou, has been plagued by pain for over a year since his diagnosis. In particular, the symptoms of heel pain and numbness that emerged after anti-tumor treatment have left him deeply worried - is this a deterioration of his condition, or is there another reason?
In order to diagnose the cause of his illness and seek a better treatment, he made a special trip from Guizhou to Hainan to consult Professor Yang Nong, a specially-appointed expert at Hainan Cancer Hospital. Professor Yang's precise diagnosis and thoughtful treatment plan gave him a great sense of reassurance.
After a year of treatment, new troubles came one after another
At the end of 2024, Mr. Fan was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, and had already developed lymph node metastasis in the hilar, mediastinum, and supraclavicular regions. Due to genetic testing indicating unsuitability for targeted therapy, he followed the doctor's advice and underwent chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy, gradually fighting against cancer.
In October 2025, after nearly a year of chemotherapy, a new problem suddenly emerged: Mr. Fan's heel pain and numbness gradually intensified. "By the end of the year, even a short walk would cause severe pain, affecting even normal walking.".
This sudden discomfort filled him with confusion and anxiety: was it tumor metastasis, indicating disease progression? Or were the side effects from long-term treatment? Countless questions lingered in his mind, dealing a heavy blow to his confidence in fighting cancer.
In order to find out the reason and optimize the subsequent treatment, Mr. Fan's family members inquired about renowned doctors everywhere. Through enthusiastic recommendations from fellow patients, they learned that Professor Yang Nong, a specially-appointed expert at Hainan Cancer Hospital, had rich experience and excellent reputation in the field of lung cancer treatment, and was skilled in handling complex issues related to various tumor treatments. Therefore, they made up their minds and traveled thousands of miles to Hainan for treatment.
Accurately "diagnose" and dispel patients' concerns in one sentence
In January 2026, Mr. Fan and his family made a special trip to Hainan Cancer Hospital to see Professor Yang Nong at the outpatient clinic of specially-appointed experts. Professor Yang Nong carefully reviewed Mr. Fan's imaging data and medical records, combined with the latest PET-CT results, and patiently analyzed and made precise judgments.
Subsequently, he firmly informed Mr. Fan, "There is no clear residual lesion in the lungs, and the slightly enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes are not a significant concern. Your discomfort in the heel is an adverse reaction caused by treatment, not a progression of the disease."
It was this sentence that completely lifted the heavy burden off Mr. Fan's mind after many days. His long-tense expression instantly relaxed, and the anxiety weighing on his heart dissipated.
Subsequently, Professor Yang, taking into account Mr. Fan's physical condition and tolerance level, proposed two clear and understandable follow-up treatment options for him and his family to choose from:
1. First, perform radical radiotherapy, followed by 17 sessions of immunotherapy to consolidate the therapeutic effect and reduce the risk of recurrence;
2. Continue to use chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy for two years, while simultaneously addressing treatment-related adverse reactions such as heel pain to alleviate discomfort.
"I was always worried about the tumor metastasizing to my feet, and I was full of random thoughts, unable to eat or sleep well. But when Professor Yang Nong looked at the scans, he immediately said it was a side effect of treatment, and I was completely relieved," Mr. Fan said with deep emotion. "He clearly explained the pros and cons, procedures, and precautions of the two treatment options, without being perfunctory or concealing anything. He let us make our own choices. We can trust a doctor like that!"
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, head of the oncology department, and the person in charge 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 clinical, scientific research, and teaching work related to difficult, recurrent, and drug-resistant cases for nearly 30 years.
He has been honored with the title of "National Famous Doctor - Excellent Style" in the 6th edition, and has been recommended as "Annual Good Doctor" by patients across the country for eight consecutive years, as well as being awarded the title of "First Brain Doctor - Famous Doctor". He has authored national guidelines, boasts over 500,000 followers across the internet, and has garnered over 120 million views for his anti-cancer science popularization videos.
Medical expertise
Specialties: Precision treatment of lung cancer, breakthrough in difficult-to-treat, recurrent, drug-resistant, and brain metastatic cases; individualized precision treatment for brain metastases of lung cancer; early diagnosis of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer; personalized comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for 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.
At the same time, he is proficient in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of multiple cancer types, individualized treatment, and interdisciplinary collaboration across various solid tumors (such as stomach, intestine, brain, etc.).
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April 19th, 08:00-12:00
Sixth Consultation Area of Hainan Cancer Hospital
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