A woman in her fifties was diagnosed with cervical cancer and underwent radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgical resection to give her a second life

I spent the 2024 New Year, Lunar New Year, and my 50th birthday in Taikang Xianlin. Remembering the scenes of hospitalization, it was Director Han Ke of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Nurse Liu Huilin, and the medical team who gave me a second life

Aunt Li (pseudonym), who finally emerged from the shadow of cervical cancer, wrote this in her gratitude. Having just celebrated her 50th birthday, she finally has the courage to embark on a new chapter in her life.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Head Liu Huilin and Aunt Li (first from the right) Embrace and Say Goodbye

At the end of last year, Aunt Li was diagnosed with stage 1B3 cervical cancer when she sought treatment from Director Han Ke of our obstetrics and gynecology department due to pain and bleeding in her private area. In order to receive treatment as soon as possible, Director Han Ke encouraged her to adjust her mentality and actively seek treatment. He also told her that there is hope for a cure for your illness, please believe me! Director Han's words have strengthened my confidence in treatment, and I am grateful that Director Han has been with me throughout the entire treatment process, "Aunt Li sighed.

Aunt Li and her husband both have severe anxiety symptoms. In order to avoid their partner being overwhelmed, she came to the hospital alone to handle the admission. Obstetrics and gynecology nurse Liu Huilin noticed her and walked over to check Aunt Li's hospitalization notice. She gently asked, "Is she coming alone? Do you know why she was hospitalized

Aunt Li said, "I know, I have cervical cancer." Tears fell down without warning as her lips opened.

Nurse Liu Huilin handed her a tissue and said, "It's okay, don't worry. Just cooperate with the treatment and everything will be fine." Then, Liu Huilin helped Aunt Li arrange various hospitalization matters, picked a bed by the window for her, and took her for various examinations. Although she was alone, Aunt Li also felt the warmth of the head nurse. She gradually calmed down and began to undergo various examinations and prepare for surgery.

>Based on Aunt Li's condition, Director Han Ke of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of our hospital organized a specialized discussion among medical staff to determine an individualized treatment plan: neoadjuvant chemotherapy to help reduce the size of the lesion; Further implementation of extensive cervical cancer resection surgery; Postoperative adjuvant pelvic radiation therapy and sensitization therapy.

Director Han Ke's surgical photo (second from the right)

During the treatment period, Director Han Ke dynamically adjusted the treatment plan based on Aunt Li's physical condition. Twice a day during ward rounds, Director Han Ke's team provided timely and appropriate treatment for her discomfort symptoms, constantly encouraged Aunt Li to relax, and persisted in completing radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Director Han Ke's team conducted a room inspection

But the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy made Aunt Li very painful and even wanted to give up several times. The nurses in the department discussed taking turns chatting with her whenever they have time, helping to alleviate negative emotions and teaching nursing methods to reduce illness. People are very small when facing diseases, and as medical workers, we can provide help and understanding, which is the hope of life for them! "Director Han Ke said. After psychological counseling and encouragement from the medical team, Aunt Li and her husband overcame their anxiety, supported each other, and actively cooperated with the treatment.

Special case discussion

Under the treatment and care of Director Han Ke of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and Head Nurse Liu Huilin's medical team, Aunt Li has recovered well, with normal serum SCC (squamous cell carcinoma associated antigen) and imaging indicators, meeting the clinical cure standards. She also regularly visits the hospital for follow-up examinations.

When she recovered and was discharged from the hospital, facing the warm winter sun, the memories of nearly a year in Taikang Xianlin were vivid in her mind, and Aunt Li couldn't help but feel her eyes moist. Thank you to Taikang Xianlin for allowing me to see such a beautiful sun again

The incidence rate of cervical cancer ranks first in the malignant tumors of female reproductive system, which seriously threatens women's physical and mental health. In recent years, there has been a trend of younger onset of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is actually preventable and treatable, and the earlier it is detected, the better the treatment effect. If female friends experience symptoms such as contact bleeding, vaginal discharge, and lower abdominal pain, they must be taken seriously.

Introduction of department experts

Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital's gynecology department has four sub specialties: general gynecology, gynecological oncology, pelvic floor diseases, and family planning. It has a medical team that is united, cooperative, technically proficient, and highly dedicated. The hospital offers general clinics, expert clinics, family planning clinics, and cervical specialty clinics. The outpatient department has a complete three-step screening process for cervical cancer. The cervical specialist clinic uses colposcopy to detect precancerous lesions and cervical cancer early, and develops personalized treatment plans for patients. LEEP technology can be used in both outpatient and inpatient settings to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of precancerous lesions and cervical cancer. Family planning has carried out visual painless abortion, medical abortion, and intrauterine device removal surgery, which are performed by experienced senior physicians. Hysteroscopy and cervical LEEP surgery are mainly performed during the day. Gynecological laparoscopic hysteroscopy surgery has become a routine surgical method, with a minimally invasive surgical rate of over 90%.

Han Ke

Chief physician

Formerly served as the Director of Gynecology at Nanjing Gulou Hospital, Director of the Gynecological Endoscopy Training Base of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, and Director of the Gynecological Endoscopy Center. Standing Committee Member of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Committee of the Chinese Medical Association, Member of the Jiangsu Maternal and Child Health Association, Former Standing Committee Member of the Gynecology Branch of the Jiangsu Anti Cancer Association, Former Member of the Nanjing Family Planning Commission, Former Member of the Gynecological Oncology Branch of the Jiangsu Medical Association, Former Vice Chairman of the Jiangsu Association of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. Proficient in laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques for gynecological benign and malignant tumors, diagnosis and treatment of cervical precancerous lesions and cervical cancer; Surgical treatment for uterine prolapse, vaginal wall protrusion, reproductive tract malformation, tension urinary incontinence, and bladder vaginal fistula.