Mr. Lin, 60 years old, has been diagnosed with lung cancer for over a year. After undergoing multiple lines of treatment, his condition has repeatedly progressed. In September this year, symptoms such as chest pain and bloody sputum made him once again alert, and he made up his mind to seek treatment from Professor Yang Nong, a specially-appointed expert at Hainan Cancer Hospital/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Hainan Medical University.
After a year of twists and turns, the plan underwent several adjustments
01 | Early 2025
In early 2025, Mr. Lin sought medical attention due to recurrent coughing and wheezing. After the Spring Festival, he underwent lung biopsy and was diagnosed with lung cancer, accompanied by metastasis to the clavicle, mediastinal lymph nodes, and lungs. Subsequently, chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy was initiated, and the initial efficacy evaluation showed partial remission, bringing hope to the family. However, a follow-up examination after the completion of the treatment course indicated progression of the lung lesions.
02 | October 2025
In October 2025, the treatment was switched to targeted therapy, but the lung tumor continued to grow, forcing the discontinuation of the medication.
03 | February 2026
In February 2026, another attempt at chemotherapy was made, but the efficacy remained poor, and the lesion continued to progress. Subsequently, the treatment was adjusted to targeted therapy. Over the course of more than a year, the treatment plan underwent several changes, but the disease control never met expectations.
Symptoms have worsened, seeking consultation from a renowned doctor
Recently, Mr. Lin experienced worsening chest pain and bloody sputum, causing great anxiety among the patient and his family. Through the official account of Hainan Cancer Hospital/Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Mr. Lin learned about Professor Yang Nong, a specially-appointed expert at the hospital who has extensive clinical experience in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment and has a good reputation among patients. Therefore, he made an appointment for a consultation.
In early September, Mr. Lin walked into Professor Yang Nong's consulting room. Professor Yang carefully reviewed all the imaging data of the patient over the past year and compared the changes in the images one by one. After the assessment, Professor Yang informed the patient: "Based on a comprehensive evaluation of your condition, it is not difficult to treat. The key is to incorporate radiotherapy."
Professor Yang Nong makes a house call (file photo)
Professor Yang immediately formulated a comprehensive treatment strategy: combining immunotherapy with anti-angiogenic drugs, while simultaneously implementing radiotherapy and chemotherapy. He emphasized that radiotherapy is an indispensable part of the entire treatment plan and cannot be omitted: "The synergistic use of multiple treatment methods can enhance treatment efficacy. You just need to follow the doctor's advice and complete the treatment as prescribed."
"After changing plans back and forth for more than a year, I've become increasingly unsure," Mr. Lin said with emotion. "After Professor Yang watched the film, he said 'it's not difficult to treat,' which instantly relieved my psychological pressure. He patiently explained why radiotherapy cannot be omitted, making the treatment logic crystal clear. Now, we have a clear direction for subsequent treatment."
Professor Yang Nong emphasized that the treatment of lung cancer has entered an era of precision and combination, and standardized whole-process management is crucial. The synergistic effect of radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy often yields a treatment benefit of "1+1>2". As long as patients strictly follow medical advice and do not arbitrarily interrupt or omit any key steps, many seemingly intractable advanced lung cancers can actually be effectively managed, enabling long-term stable survival with the tumor.
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
September 13th, 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
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