Chapter 1494: Special treatment

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Professor Herbert put down his coffee and picked up the phone on the table.

On the other side of the earth, Ling Hong let out a sigh of relief. Then, he lowered his voice and said directly,h.e.l.lo, Im Gurner. I made an appointment a week ago to consult a patient with pancreatic cancer.

Yes, I know, I remember. h.e.l.lo, Im professor Herbert. Herbert nodded in response.

When Ling Hong heard Herberts voice, the anxiety in his heart subsided a little. In fact, he didnt blame Ling Hong.

Herbert was too famous, and his research on pancreatic cancer was also world-renowned, so it was hard to invite him.

I have a female friend who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. When she was discovered, she was already in the late stage. At that time, when she was examined, she was said to be in the final stage of pancreatic cancer in about two months. Ling Hongs English was fluent.

Both the p.r.o.nunciation and the vocabulary used were very American. Herbert could understand it very clearly, but Ling Hong still tried to explain ruan Xiaoqings situation briefly.

Im sorry, please continue. Herbert said.

Okay, but although we cant be sure since the examination, it must have been more than two months. Ling Hong took a deep breath and then said.

That means the treatment and control are good. You should be glad. Herbert said.

Yes, yes, Im glad, but I didnt see her actively cooperating with the treatment. There was a vague helplessness in Ling Hongs voice.

Thats not good. Herbert said.

Its like this. Her current symptoms include back and abdominal pain and weight loss, but she doesnt show any signs of jaundice. I havent seen any symptoms such as vomiting, constipation, or dark stool. Ling Hong kept talking about the symptoms of ruan Xiaoqing that he observed.

But shes in good spirits. She looks optimistic. Ling Hong continued.

Okay. You know we dont have much time. Why dont you send me a fax or email about your friends case? I think it will help me understand the condition faster, dont you think? Herbert suggested sincerely.

After all, pancreatic cancer can be divided into many types. You need to know different things to counter different types of pancreatic cancer. Herbert said.

Ling Hong listened to Herberts serious suggestion, but he lowered his head and looked at the doc.u.ments on the table in silence for a few seconds.

Even though he had done a great favor for them in the past half an hour and every minute and second was precious, Ling Hong still didnt say anything.

After quite a while, until even Herbert started to frown at the other end of the phone, Ling Hong said again,Im really sorry, but I dont have her medical record. I dont think I can get this medical record for the time being.

Then Im sorry, I dont think I can help you. Herberts brows furrowed even more, but he still spoke up.

No, professor Herbert, you can. Ling Hong said with an affirmative tone.

Hey, young man, I have done some research on pancreatic cancer, but Im not G.o.d. I cant diagnose you without any basis. Herbert could not help but laugh.

I know, Dr. Herbert. Im actually here today to ask if terminal pancreatic cancer can be cured. Ling Hong asked in a low voice.

However, before Herbert could answer, Ling Hong continued,Im referring to a situation like hers.

Hey, young man. You know that I dont have any medical records with me. I dont know if your friend had undergone surgery, or if his pancreatic cancer has spread. I dont even know what type of pancreatic cancer your friend has, so I dont know. It was rare for Herbert to say something so long and so fast.

Besides, judging from your tone, youve done your homework on pancreatic cancer. Then, you should know that if the terminal stage of pancreatic cancer is not treated, it will only last for three months at most. And thats on the basis that Jianlis body is in good condition. Herbert continued.

Ling Hong didnt care about the dissatisfaction in Herberts tone at all. He explained seriously,According to our observation, she probably has cancer at the tail of the pancreas. It hasnt been removed yet, so the condition of the metastasis is unknown. However, it might be that its pressing on the nerves in the abdominal cavity, so shes suffering from back pain.

Herbert, who was listening to Ling Hongs words at the other end of the phone, couldnt help but roll his eyes. After all, Ling Hongs request sounded like he wanted him to make a diagnosis from a distance, which he couldnt do.

Heres the thing, Gurner. I suggest that you either send me your friends recent medical records or bring her to my hospital for a full body examination. Otherwise, I cant give you the answer you want. Herbert emphasized again.

Yes, I understand what youre saying, professor Herbert. One last question. Ling Hong answered yes continuously and then asked another question.

Alright, you still have ten minutes. Herbert looked at the time and reminded Kieran.

Herberts reminder clearly told Ling Hong that he only had ten minutes to ask the questions.

She has a good appet.i.te. She can eat about two-thirds of an ordinary persons food. If she can maintain this amount of food and has enough nutrients, will she be able to live longer? Ling Hong said.

Whats the appet.i.te of the ordinary people youre talking about? Herbert asked curiously.

The pancreas was actually the second major digestive gland in the human body, and its functions included both excretory and endocrine functions.

The pancreass tissue could produce pancreatic juice as an excretory function. The island cells in the pancreas can produce insulin, hypoglycemia, and other substances, which belong to endocrine functions.

Moreover, the pancreas was located behind the stomach. It was located at the height of the 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae, and it was horizontally attached to the abdominal wall.

Therefore, if there was a problem with such an organ, it would definitely cause a disorder in the digestive system. Hence, emaciated body and difficulty in eating could be said to be the basic symptom of pancreatic cancer.

Humans were also very strange animals. No matter what illness they had, they could still survive for a while if they could eat, but once they could not eat, they were not far from being summoned by G.o.d.

Therefore, Herbert had his doubts about the two-thirds of the food capacity of an ordinary person mentioned by Ling Hong.

Its the food intake of healthy ordinary people. Ling Hong said affirmatively.

Thats strange. With your shallow understanding, you should know that pancreatic cancer causes difficulty in swallowing food, no matter what type it is. I want to ask if you have any special supplementary therapy? Herbert asked with interest.

When he said shallow understanding, he wasnt being sarcastic, because most people who didnt have any professional knowledge were called shallow. It was just that his words sounded offensive.

Eating was a huge problem, and it was even more difficult for pancreatic cancer patients to eat.

On hearing this question, Ling Hong fell silent again. He recalled the time when Yuan Zhou went to the Asia-Pacific Exchange and he took ruan Xiaoqing out for a meal. Ruan Xiaoqing had a look of difficulty in swallowing her food.

To be honest, no matter how hard ruan Xiaoqing tried to eat, she only ate one-fifth of her usual amount. It could be said that she had only tasted a little.

Theres no special treatment, because its delicious. Thinking of Yuan Zhous craftsmans.h.i.+p, Ling Hong answered with an affirmative tone.

Ha? Herbert was dumbfounded.