Recently, the Thoracic Surgery Party Branch of Jiangsu Cancer Hospital (Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University) visited the Suojin Village Community Health Service Center, Xuanwu District, Nanjing City for a free clinic. Nearly 20 party members, experts and backbones went deep into the community and came to the people to answer their questions and help them prevent and treat tumors early. It is worth mentioning that on the day of the free clinic, the first show of the “Life Cycle Lung Cancer Prevention and Treatment Science Cartoon House” was also completed in the community.
Experts come to the door, residents “come well prepared” for consultation
“Doctor, can you help me see my film, is it important?” “Every physical examination shows bullae, does it matter if I don’t treat it?”…Although It was the afternoon, but there was an endless stream of residents who came for consultation and consultation, and many residents came “prepared.”
Mr. Chen from Zhonglu Garden was there early, with medical records, physical examination reports and CT films. He is 70 years old this year. Although he has a physical examination every year, he finds problems every year, especially in the lungs, and there are several every year. “There are several pulmonary bullae, pulmonary nodules, etc. Some doctors will ask for re-examination, and some doctors ask for follow-up. I don’t know what to do? No, today I heard that there are experts from the Provincial Cancer Hospital for free consultation, so I will take the medical records. All are brought, please ask experts to help check, so you can feel more at ease, after all, physical health is the most important.” Mr. Chen said.
Mr. Gao, who lives in Suojinsi Village, is 68 years old this year. On September 22, a CT scan showed micronodules, emphysema, and formation of bullae. “I just showed it to the experts and said that it is not a big problem, but I need to quit smoking and follow up regularly.” Mr. Gao said, the expert has seen it, and I am relieved. Said, you can also take a National Day holiday with peace of mind.
The expert team of Jiangsu Cancer Hospital for this free clinic includes thoracic surgery, internal medicine, imaging and nursing experts. The family doctor of the Suojin Village Community Health Service Center informed the residents of the health benefits in advance, and reminded everyone to bring their recent medical records, examination reports, images and other materials to see a doctor.
Early detection is a good thing, no need to worry too much about pulmonary nodules smaller than 5mm
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes are the key directions of early prevention and treatment, and are also an important part of the Healthy China Initiative. Li Ming, chief physician of the Department of Thoracic Surgery of Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, introduced that cancer emphasizes the five-in-one of “prevention, research, education and health”, and early diagnosis and early treatment are very important. Nowadays, with the improvement of everyone’s health awareness and the upgrading of inspection equipment, more and more people are found to be pulmonary nodules, and even “talk about cancer discoloration”. In fact, early detection is a “good thing”. For tiny nodules smaller than 5 mm, there is generally no need to worry too much, and regular review is enough.
“For pulmonary nodules, the first concern of patients should be whether surgery is needed, not how to ‘open’.” Professor Li Ming told reporters that the diagnosis of pulmonary nodules requires both It depends on the size, density and growth rate. Ground-glass nodules with low density generally do not require treatment, and regular reexamination is enough; while for solid nodules with high density, short-term follow-up is required, and the doctor determines whether intervention is required. Part of it may be old inflammation that has not been absorbed, resulting in scars or calcifications, and some may be malignant tumors. In addition, he reminded that in addition to pulmonary nodules, everyone should also be careful about bullae. “The incidence of bullae is generally higher in the elderly over 60 years old, especially “old smokers”. Bullae are benign lesions, as long as they are not broken, they generally do not need to be treated. However, there are many bullae, The body’s oxygenation capacity is limited, which will cause asthma, which is a chronic injury to the human body.” Li Ming said.
There is love and miracles, and lung cancer treatment can also be colorful
Can lung cancer be cured without surgery? I have surgery soon, why can’t I lie down, but increase exercise training? Post-operative light diet, is to drink white porridge every day? ……In the 10 “Life Cycle Lung Cancer Prevention and Treatment Science Cartoons” displayed on the scene, the issues of concern and concern to the medical staff were vividly expressed in the way of dialogue, so that the onlookers could see at a glance.
The treatment methods and technologies of lung cancer are constantly updated and iterative. While treating the disease, doctors also need to take care of the patient’s psychology. However, how to combine professional and profound medical knowledge into concise and clear Ways to be accepted by patients and their families. According to Jiang Feng, director of the Department of Thoracic Surgery, the popular science cartoon of green lung angels exhibited this time is based on the real cases around the thoracic surgery medical staff, combined with the latest methods and concepts of lung cancer treatment. Full cycle sharing. “For a disease, treatment is one aspect. The meticulous care of medical staff, the confidence of patients and the support of their families are equally important in the process of disease treatment.” The on-site medical staff said.
Correspondent Xu Linhua Mao Changmin
Yangtze Evening News/Ziniu News reporter Yang Yan
Proofreading Tao Shan Gong