Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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The doctor looked at the examination report in his hand, took a deep breath, and then looked up at the middle-aged man in front of him and said, "Mr. Zhang, these rashes may be just the beginning, we need to do further examination." ”
Zhang Hongyi, 58, is a veteran subway driver.
Some time ago, he noticed that he had an unknown red rash on his back and shoulders, thinking that it was a small problem caused by the summer heat, and he didn't pay much attention to it.
Shoulder soreness, thought it was frozen shoulder
However, as time went on, not only did the rashes not subside, but his shoulders began to ache, and at first he thought it was frozen shoulder caused by the prolonged operation of the control lever, so he didn't worry too much.
However, when he came to the hospital this time, the situation did not seem to be as simple as he imagined.
Zhang Hongyi's daily work requires him to maintain the same posture to operate the subway for a long time, which undoubtedly increases the burden on his shoulders.
As the pain in his shoulder worsened, he decided to follow his family's advice and go to the hospital for a comprehensive medical check-up.
The environment of the hospital is always awe-inspiring, especially when you know you may be facing bad news.
After detailed blood analysis and imaging tests, doctors found that Zhang's shoulder was more than just a simple muscle or ligament problem.
Through a high-resolution MRI scan, the doctor was surprised to find that there was an area in Zhang's shoulder bone that had a significant abnormality in bone density, which is a typical sign of osteosarcoma.
The doctor explained that osteosarcoma is a rare and malignant tumour that can appear at any age, but it is relatively rare in adults.
Zhang's case is particularly special because the tumor is located in the shoulder, which is a relatively uncommon location.
In addition, the early symptoms of osteosarcoma are very difficult to detect and are often mistaken for arthritis or other more common orthopedic problems.
Osteosarcoma of the shoulder
Osteosarcoma usually originates in areas of growth of long bones, such as the femur or tibia near the knee.
Osteosarcoma of the shoulder is particularly rare and requires a high degree of expertise in both diagnosis and treatment.
According to the latest medical research, treatment for osteosarcoma usually involves surgery to remove the tumour and some of the surrounding healthy tissue to ensure that the tumour cells are completely removed.
In addition, chemotherapy is also one of the commonly used treatments, especially before and after surgery, to kill the tiny cancer cells that may be left behind.
However, the effectiveness of treatment for osteosarcoma has a lot to do with the period in which it was discovered.
When detected early, the chances of successful treatment are relatively high.
However, if the diagnosis is delayed, the tumor may have spread to other sites, and the difficulty and complexity of treatment will be greatly increased.
According to statistics, the five-year survival rate of patients with osteosarcoma diagnosed early can reach more than 70%, while the survival rate of patients diagnosed late may be less than 30%.
Knowing that he was suffering from such a serious illness, Zhang Hongyi's heart was full of remorse.
With tears in his eyes, he blamed himself for not noticing the abnormal signals in his body earlier.
His mood gradually changed from initial uneasiness and fear to acceptance and confronting.
He began to actively cooperate with the treatment, and at the same time, with the help of the hospital, he came into contact with other osteosarcoma patients, and received a lot of support and courage from them.
Zhang's story reminds us once again that the focus on health should never be relaxed, and that even seemingly ordinary pain can hide serious health problems.
His case also reflects a general social phenomenon: many people tend to ignore the risks of occupational diseases, especially those that require the repetition of certain actions for long periods of time.
Here's a question worth exploring:
In modern society, how can cases like Zhang Hongyi's be reduced more effectively through occupational health education and early screening?
This issue involves the popularization of occupational health, the optimization of the medical system, and the improvement of personal health awareness.
Let's analyze this problem in detail and try to give some possible solutions.
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