Today, we share the story of 60-year-old Mr. Chen, a cancer fighter from Guizhou. Half a year ago, he accidentally noticed a lump beneath his right ear but paid no attention to it. Two months ago, the mass rapidly enlarged accompanied by facial swelling. He was diagnosed with highly malignant parotid duct carcinoma with multiple lymph node metastases at a local hospital. After receiving local TCM treatment for over a month with little improvement, and suffering greatly from his condition, he came to Jiaozuo Zhonghai TCM Cancer Hospital for help on the recommendation of a fellow patient.
Mr. Chen’s condition upon admission was distressing. The ulcerated and crusted tumor behind his right ear caused persistent pain that required ibuprofen for relief. Severe facial swelling pushed his lips into protrusion and limited mouth opening, leaving him only able to consume soft and liquid food with difficulty. Nasal congestion led to labored breathing, and he was also troubled by a cough. In just a few months, his weight dropped sharply by 10 kilograms, falling from 70 kg to 60 kg, leaving him extremely frail.
Faced with such a complex condition, Director Zhang of our hospital formulated a targeted treatment plan based on rich clinical experience. The customized empirical formula for parotid gland tumors was applied and adjusted according to symptoms, combined with the specialized preparation Hua’ai Xiaoliu Powder.
A quiet miracle unfolded with consistent treatment. After merely 10 days of medication, Mr. Chen achieved remarkable improvements. His severe facial swelling subsided significantly, persistent pain was greatly relieved, breathing gradually became unobstructed, and his appetite and eating ability began to recover. Although the treatment is still ongoing, this hard-won progress has brought bright hope to the medical staff and his family.
