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Mr. Huang, a 77-year-old retired postman, sits in a hospital room with an old-time paper cigarette in his mouth and several half-empty bottles of liquor piled up beside him.
He had a stubborn smile on his face, as if his illness was just another episode in his life. "Hey, doctor, you say that I have terminal cancer, what else can I do? If it can't be cured, it can't be cured!" Huang Laohan's words revealed a very pragmatic attitude, and he was extremely open to life and death.
Huang Laohan's daily habits can be said to be impossible to guess with common sense, he must smoke at least a pack of cigarettes every day, and he must drink a few glasses of spirits every night, but he never feels that these habits have any effect on his health. In fact, long-term smoking and alcohol abuse can lead to many types of cancer.
Although Huang Laohan turned a deaf ear to the doctor's diagnosis and advice, the doctor did not give up on educating and persuading him. Doctors often patiently explain that although his condition may seem irreversible, the development of modern medicine has provided patients with advanced cancer with a variety of ways to relieve pain and improve their quality of life, such as targeted therapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
However, Huang Laohan has always adhered to his own way of life, he believes that "once you come, you will be safe", and he is very indifferent to the end of his life.
Although this attitude shows the individual's acceptance of fate to a certain extent, it also reflects a lack of scientific and medical cognition.
In addition, Huang Laohan's family felt very helpless about his attitude. They tried several times to persuade him to change his habits and undergo treatment, but with little success.
Anxiety and helplessness in the family are also common emotional reactions in families with chronic illness, and psychological support from family members is equally important in this case.
From a unique health perspective, Huang's case reflects a common phenomenon: many older people have deep-seated doubts or misconceptions about modern medical technology, and they are more inclined to accept traditional home remedies or let them go freely than choose scientific treatments.
In this case, medical workers need to make efforts not only in technology, but also in patient education and psychological counseling.
Mr. Huang's son asked a question: "Doctor, can these modern treatments you mentioned really work in my father's situation? ”
The doctor patiently explained: Although your father is older, there are many treatments in modern medicine that can be adjusted according to the specific situation of the patient. For example, for older cancer patients, we can choose treatment options that have fewer side effects and are more acceptable.
This not only prolongs survival but also improves his quality of life. We can refer to his previous medical records and combine his physical condition to develop the most appropriate treatment plan for him.
Although Mr. Huang's son felt a glimmer of hope for the doctor's answer, he was still a little hesitant. He knew his father and knew that the old man's stubborn and free attitude to life was difficult to change. But in the face of his father's illness, he still hopes to make a difference and give the old man a more comfortable old age.
"Those modern treatments sound great, doctor, but Daddy has always been a practical person, and he doesn't really like these high-tech things, what do you think we should do? He can't just just keep smoking his cigarettes and drinking his wine and nothing about it, right?"
At this time, the doctor looked at Huang Laohan deeply, and then turned to his son, his tone was calm but with a hint of firmness: I understand your worries, many times, we are not only facing the disease, but also the patient's psychology and living habits.
In a situation like Mr. Huang's, we can try some interventions that are more suitable for his lifestyle. For example, we can consider using some oral targeted drugs, which do not require too much hospital treatment time and can be taken at home, which is more convenient.
He continued, "We will first do a detailed genetic test to see which drug is best for Mr. Huang. After hearing this, Huang Laohan's son showed a relieved smile on his face. He knew that this might be the most suitable solution for his father, not to disturb his habits, but also to ensure that the treatment was effective.
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