Coughing and chest pain, mistaken for "occupational disease"
My name is Maria Cruz, I am 45 years old, and I have been an English teacher in Cebu, Philippines for 20 years. I am used to inhaling chalk dust and coughing every day. Until the end of 2022, my chest felt like it was pressed by a stone, I couldn't breathe when climbing stairs, and the sputum I coughed up was bloody... My husband dragged me to the hospital, and I said, "It might be the chalk dust that choked me."
Diagnosed with lung cancer, chemotherapy made me even more miserable
The CT report showed "late stage lung adenocarcinoma", and I felt cold all over. The local doctor recommended chemotherapy, but the side effects were worse than death: vomiting until all the bile was vomited out, nails turned black and fell off, and hair fell out. What was even more desperate was that after spending all my savings in half a year, the tumor spread from 3 cm to 5 cm. "We don't have genetic testing technology here, and targeted drugs can only be a matter of luck." The doctor's words made me collapse in the chair.
"Don't let despair hold you back! Advanced medical technology can really change the outcome." -Maria Cruz
Cross-border ransfer, Guangzhou brings hope
My 16-year-old daughter discovered Guangzhou R&F Hospital on social media. In the video, Chinese doctors used catheters to accurately treat lung cancer. She cried and said, "Mom, let's try it!" Through the hospital's Chinese and English customer service, we contacted Director Zhang Min of the Oncology Department. After the genetic test report was sent to the Chinese laboratory, Director Zhang said, "ALK mutation is positive! Intervention + targeted + natural therapy, it can be controlled!"
Intervention + Targeted + Natural Therapy, Three-pronged Approach
In June 2023, I flew to Guangzhou for a comprehensive and advanced treatment. First, I received interventional therapy. This is a minimally invasive surgery that precisely delivers chemotherapy drugs by inserting a catheter directly into the tumor site through a pinhole-sized puncture in the waist. The whole process went very smoothly. I was able to get out of bed and walk the day after the operation. The recovery speed was amazing. Next is the use of precision targeted drugs. Based on my genetic test results, the doctor prescribed me a targeted drug that only needs to be taken once a day. This drug can attack specific cancer cells without causing harm to normal cells. After taking the medicine for two weeks, my chest pain symptoms were significantly reduced by 70%, and there were no common side effects of traditional chemotherapy. Finally, I also received natural therapy. The hospital provided me with Chinese medicine fumigation treatment, which relieved cough symptoms through the volatile components of Chinese medicine. At the same time, I also received acupuncture treatment to enhance immunity and promote overall recovery of the body.
Before and after treatment: from bedridden to mountain climbing
Before treatment, my condition was extremely worrying. My blood oxygen saturation was constantly below 90%, indicating severe damage to lung function. Even a slight activity such as walking 10 meters would cause severe dyspnea, requiring frequent rest. The pain at night was unbearable, and I relied on painkillers to fall asleep. Now, not only is my daily life no longer restricted, but I can also engage in high-intensity physical activities. Recently, the patient successfully climbed Baiyun Mountain, which is the best proof of his physical recovery and the best reward for the efforts of the medical team.
Guangzhou R&F Hospital Cancer Center opens the era of "survival without chemotherapy" for cancer patients and wins a lasting victory for life. If you or your family are facing difficulties in cancer treatment, please contact Guangzhou R&F Hospital Cancer Center. We provide multilingual medical record consultation, contact us immediately to get an assessment of treatment qualifications.
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