In Xinxiang, on the northern Henan plain, 86-year-old Xie Xiuxia was fighting the hardest battle of her life. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with advanced lung adenocarcinoma due to repeated blood‑tinged phlegm, and began a long journey of medical treatment.
"The immunotherapy worked quite well at first," recalled Ms. Xie’s daughter. "But her blood sugar kept rising, so she had to switch to insulin for control."
The treatment regimen was adjusted from bevacizumab + sintilimab to bevacizumab + toripalimab, yet the tumor continued to progress quietly, like an unbeatable “pest”.
Even more distressing, a series of complications followed one after another: the elderly woman coughed all night and could not sleep; her left rib hurt as if pricked by needles; her formerly strong legs became weak and feeble. Most frightening of all was a lump that suddenly appeared on the back of her head, growing from the size of a walnut to an egg, eventually breaking open, bleeding, and giving off a foul odor.
"During those days, my mother curled up in bed all day, unable to eat or drink, and her ears even turned black," the daughter said, her eyes reddening at the memory. "We almost gave up, until a friend recommended Jiaozuo Zhonghai TCM Cancer Hospital."
After taking the case, Director Zhang carefully analyzed Grandma Xie’s condition. He believed that relying solely on immunotherapy could no longer control tumor progression, and given the patient’s advanced age and weak physique, TCM conditioning was urgently needed to enhance immunity and relieve symptoms.
Accordingly, Director Zhang formulated a comprehensive plan:
- Empirical formula for lung tumors, modified according to symptoms
- Combined with Hua’ai Xiaoliu Powder
- Continuation of local immunotherapy
After just 20 days of medication, Grandma Xie’s condition improved significantly:
- Her cough eased, breathing became smooth, and she no longer suffered from phlegm distress
- Pain in the left rib was relieved, leg strength improved, and she could move independently
- Appetite and mental state recovered, with less drowsiness
- Auricle color lightened, indicating improved blood circulation
- Bleeding from the occipital mass decreased, and the ulcerated area began to heal
