"The plan is comprehensive and reassuring, allowing us to completely put down the heavy burden in our hearts." Ms. Zhao, a 75-year-old lung adenocarcinoma patient who had been repeatedly troubled by pleural effusion, expressed her family's sincere gratitude after receiving standardized individualized diagnosis and treatment from Professor Yang Nong, a specially-appointed expert at Hainan Cancer Hospital/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Hainan Medical University.
The diagnosis and treatment took a detour, but the patient saw a turnaround in Hainan
In early 2025, Ms. Zhao sought medical treatment locally due to pleural effusion and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma through pathological examination. After diagnosis, the patient did not undergo gene testing or standardized anti-tumor treatment, but only received palliative maintenance therapy with oral medications.
In April 2025, the patient experienced a recurrence of pleural effusion. After completing gene testing, targeted drug therapy was initiated.
In May 2026, Ms. Zhao, who was temporarily residing in Hainan, was admitted to the hospital due to chest tightness and shortness of breath. CT scan revealed a large amount of pleural effusion, and the hospital planned to perform pleural fluid drainage treatment.
During her hospitalization, upon the recommendation of a fellow patient, Ms. Zhao and her family learned that Professor Yang Nong had extensive experience in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, rich clinical expertise, and excellent patient reviews. They immediately made an appointment for a specialist consultation with him.
Precise customized plan, comprehensive treatment to ensure safety
In June 2026, Ms. Zhao visited the outpatient clinic of a specially-appointed expert. Professor Yang Nong meticulously examined the patient's entire imaging and diagnostic data, identifying pleural fluid drainage as the core breakthrough point. He then formulated a localized treatment plan: after the completion of pleural fluid drainage, the patient was treated with intrapleural infusion of anti-angiogenic targeted drugs combined with alternating chemotherapy drugs.
Considering the patient's advanced age, Professor Yang Nong specifically emphasized: "The patient is elderly and has limited physical tolerance. Long-term use of anti-vascular drugs is not advisable as it may easily induce complications such as cerebral infarction and thrombosis. Clinical treatment needs to be carefully controlled."
Individualized treatment plan
Based on the patient's physical condition, the team optimized the systemic treatment plan: adjusting the dosage of the original targeted drug, replacing it with a new targeted drug after completing the current medication, and simultaneously using low-toxicity single-drug chemotherapy via intravenous infusion. "This plan is suitable for the patient's physical condition, with good tolerability and controllable adverse reactions," Professor Yang Nong reminded the patient, emphasizing the importance of completing chemotherapy pretreatment according to standards and following medical advice for orderly treatment.
When it comes to the diagnosis and treatment experience, Ms. Zhao's daughter spoke from the heart: "My mother is elderly, and we were always worried that she might not be able to tolerate the treatment. Professor Yang Nong's diagnosis and treatment approach takes both efficacy and safety into account, fully considering the physical condition of the elderly. The detailed and comprehensive treatment plan has given us, as family members, a great sense of reassurance."
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 15th, 08:00-12:00
Sixth Consultation Area of Hainan Cancer Hospital
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