My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points

Being a journalist, the most important thing is to have access to information. Thus, they make great efforts to get to know people and maintain a network of contacts, ensuring that it can be utilized when needed.

"Deal!"

The female journalist happily agreed to Old Qin's request.

If it meant uncovering a major news story, not just one meal, but even ten meals would be worth it.

She believed her ability to judge people was not bad. This young doctor named Zhou Can seemed ordinary but was more composed and pragmatic than the high-profile overseas returnee with a Ph.D.

Based on her years of experience as a journalist, her intuition told her that Zhou Can's status in Tuya Hospital was probably not low.

"Old Qin, first help me inquire about Zhou Can's background, I'll go check it out. There's no need for interviews right now anyway." She carried a very feminine pink backpack and quietly approached Zhou Can's consultation desk.

At that moment, Zhou Can was reviewing a patient's test results seriously after receiving their medical records.

The pathology result of the tumor in the throat: non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Immunohistochemistry and gene rearrangement, the data were all less than ideal.

The ear CT indicated elevated and enlarged right jugular foramen. A small amount of soft tissue density was seen in the left tympanic cavity. The chest CT revealed a high-density shadow in the right lung.

The results of the lumbar puncture were equally bad, with protein at 2.1g/L, glucose at 0.9mmol/L, CL at 127mmol/L, and numerous immature cells found in the cerebrospinal fluid.

At this point, Zhou Can's face showed a sorrowful expression.

"Dr. Zhou, is my daughter's illness serious? Can it be cured?"

The girl's mother had a premonition of an unfortunate outcome, but she still harbored the last bit of luck.

The patient herself was also nervously watching Zhou Can, waiting for the final verdict.

It's believed that the patient felt like a criminal awaiting sentencing.

"I hope you are mentally prepared; her condition is not optimistic. From the test results, multiple metastases have occurred. The only way to extend her life is to go to the hematology department for chemotherapy."

Zhou Can had to break this cruel truth to them.

If only the real cause of the illness could have been discovered earlier.

Her disease had been dragged out for two years and had been completely delayed.

The patient's mother staggered upon hearing the diagnosis, covering her forehead with her right hand.

Zhou Can, sensing that something was wrong, quickly stood up to assist her.

But someone was faster and had already helped her.

It was the female journalist from the TV station.

"Are you alright?"

The female journalist asked with concern.

"I... It's nothing serious! I just felt a bit dizzy and my vision went dark for a moment, but I'm much better now!"

The female family member, who appeared to be in her forties and in the prime of life, just experienced instability and darkness before her eyes because her last bit of hope had been shattered.

Some people may faint when hearing great news or extremely sad news.

In medical terms, this is referred to as vasovagal syncope.

Intense emotional stress can trigger a temporary reflex through the vagal nerve, leading to a brief dilation of the peripheral blood vessels, decreased blood return to the heart, low blood pressure, resulting in a temporary reduction or interruption of cerebral blood flow, and thus fainting.

So sometimes, it's better to keep bad news from the elderly or those who are frail and sick.

Hearing the bad news could easily put them at risk.

Especially the elderly who often have hypertension, heart diseases, and cannot withstand strong mental stress.

"Dr. Zhou, do I have cancer? How long can I live?"

The patient was surprisingly calm.

It seemed that the two years of suffering from the illness had made her strong. She might have even considered the worst outcome long ago.

"My poor daughter, oh... wuwu..."

The patient's mother cried out loud as she held her daughter.

Such scenes made everyone present feel uncomfortable.

"Cancer is just a medical term, your lymphoma is malignant and has spread throughout the body. To put it simply, it's in the late stages of cancer. Girl, you've dragged your illness for over two years, it's all been delayed!"

Zhou Can felt particularly heavy-hearted.

Every time he saw such patients, he would be especially upset.

Whether it's being unable to withstand the sufferings of life or having a compassionate heart, he always hoped that every patient who came to the hospital could leave safely.

But in reality, life is full of disappointments.

Zhou Can often witnessed helplessly tragic scenes. For instance, this young girl in bloom, who at such a young age was already at stage IV lymphoma; with current medical conditions, she could not be saved.

"Doctor, please, you must save my daughter, we are willing to spend any amount of money! I can't be without her, I can't lose my daughter..."

The patient's mother completely lost control of her emotions, her heart shattered.

Any mother who has raised a daughter for nineteen years only to find out she has cancer would certainly find it hard to accept.

"Right now, she can only go to the hematology department for chemotherapy to extend her life. However, if she can maintain an optimistic spirit, perhaps she might create a medical miracle. Or maybe a new drug will be developed and marketed, creating a cure for lymphoma, and she could possibly be cured."

Zhou Can could only try his best to comfort the family and the patient.

He was well aware that given the patient's current condition, she might quickly pass away.

For some cancer patients, five years is a survival period, but for her, at most, only half a year could be considered a survival period.

Based on her current situation, living another three months would be quite remarkable.