Ms. Du, 50 years old, is from Guangzhou and is an unwavering "die-hard fan" of Professor Yang Nong, a specially-appointed expert at Hainan Cancer Hospital/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Hainan Medical University.
This attention extends from online to the consulting room. Recently, Ms. Du, who had a recurrence of lung cancer after surgery, made a special trip to Hainan to seek medical treatment. Her years of unwavering pursuit and trust were rewarded with a professional and rigorous diagnosis and treatment response.
From diagnosis to relapse, determined to seek treatment in Hainan
In the second half of 2024, Ms. Du began experiencing discomfort symptoms such as coughing and chest tightness. At the beginning of 2025, a pleural biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma with pleural metastasis, and targeted drug therapy was immediately initiated. In October of the same year, she underwent a partial lobectomy. However, the results of the PET-CT reexamination in April 2026 presented new challenges - two recurrent lesions were found in the pleura.
Facing the recurrence, Ms. Du did not panic. Before her diagnosis, she had been following Professor Yang Nong's popular science videos on the Tiktok platform for a long time. Professor Yang has been deeply involved in the precision diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer for many years, and his simple yet profound explanations and rigorous and pragmatic style have earned him a high reputation among patients. "Recurrence is not terrible, the key is to find the right person." After discussing with her family, Ms. Du immediately decided to travel to Hainan to see Professor Yang at the Hainan Cancer Hospital's specially appointed expert outpatient clinic.
From the screen to the consultation room, trust remains consistent
In May this year, Ms. Du walked into the outpatient clinic of Hainan Cancer Hospital, where she was specially invited as an expert. Professor Yang Nong's team carefully reviewed all her imaging data from the past year and compared the changes in the lesion before and after treatment. After a detailed assessment, Professor Yang made a clear judgment: "It is a slow progression, with a low tumor burden, so there is no need for excessive anxiety."
Regarding the current condition, Professor Yang provided a clear comprehensive treatment strategy: adjusting the systemic medication regimen and adopting a combination therapy with two drugs; meanwhile, for the two recurrent lesions in the pleura, stereotactic radiotherapy was administered to achieve precise "targeted clearance". Professor Yang also reassured her, "Your condition is not complicated. Follow the steps, and the prognosis remains optimistic."
Professor Yang Nong on a house call (file photo)
"The content he taught is exactly the same as what I usually see on Tiktok - it's easy to understand and the teaching is honest." After the consultation, Ms. Du said with emotion, "Others may panic and be afraid when they get sick, but I always have a plan in mind. Because I know that if I'm really unsure, I can still come to Hainan to see Professor Yang. This time, I didn't come in vain."
Expert reminder
Regular follow-up is as important as standardized treatment
Professor Yang Nong stated that oligoprogression (recurrence of a few lesions) after lung cancer surgery and during targeted therapy is a common clinical situation. Timely adjustment of strategies and combined with local radical treatment can often regain disease control.
He also reminded patients to adhere to standardized follow-ups. In case of any changes in their condition, they should seek evaluation from professional institutions with multidisciplinary comprehensive diagnosis and treatment capabilities, to avoid blindly changing treatment plans or delaying treatment opportunities.
Expert Introduction
Yang Nong, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor
Long-term employed experts from Hainan Cancer Hospital/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Hainan Medical University 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 director 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 Medicine 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 "National Famous Doctor - Excellent Style" in the 6th edition, and has been recommended as "Annual Good Doctor" by patients across the country 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 followers across the internet, and has achieved over 120 million views in cancer prevention and treatment 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 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 Class 1 national new drugs), and is particularly skilled in treating complex cases such as refractory, recurrent, and drug-resistant conditions, as well as brain metastases.
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, etc.).
[Visit Information]
1. Clinic Hours and Location
August 2nd, 08:00-12:00
Sixth Consultation Area of Hainan Cancer Hospital
2. [Appointment registration]
Follow the official account of Hainan Cancer Hospital for "appointment registration"
3. Health consultation
18976324546
[Friendly Reminder]
To help the expert understand your condition quickly, please bring the following:
1. ID card, medical insurance card, and mobile phone
2. Accompanying direct relatives (with decision-making authority)
3. Relevant previous examination results, organized chronologically
4. Paper medical records from previous consultations
5. Surgical case slides, wax blocks, or 20-30 glass slides
6. Pathological diagnosis report
7. Hospitalization medical records
8. Recent relevant examination results
9. The patients current treatment plan
10. The most urgent questions to consult