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Wang Gang is a 53-year-old business manager. He has a busy work schedule and a stressful life, and he always thinks that he is in good health, and he never cares about those physical discomforts.
Three months ago, he began to feel dull pain in his upper abdomen and back. At first, he didn't take it seriously, just thought that he was too tired from work.
But the pain got worse day by day, and he began to have no appetite and weight loss. Wang Gang was a little worried, but he still held on to luck, thinking that maybe he could get better after a few days of rest.
Until the pain was unbearable, Wang just came to the hospital. Upon examination, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
"Doctor, how can it be pancreatic cancer?" Wang Gang asked.
"If you had come in three months earlier, maybe we could have treated it earlier, we can only do our best to delay the progression of the disease," the doctor said. "
"I didn't feel anything uncomfortable. Wang Gang said.
The doctor said, "The early symptoms of pancreatic cancer are relatively insidious, so it is easy to be overlooked. Your previous upper abdominal and back pain are actually typical of pancreatic cancer. "
"Many pancreatic cancer patients miss the best time for treatment because of these 'no obvious discomfort' symptoms. "
Wang Gang recalled all kinds of discomfort three months ago: vague abdominal pain, faint back pain. At that time, he only thought it was caused by too much work and pressure, but now that he thinks about it, it was the distress signal sent by his body.
"Have you ever noticed any changes in the quality of your stools, such as your stools becoming light yellow and greasy?" The doctor continued.
Wang Gang thought about it, and it seemed that there was such a change, but he didn't pay attention to it.
Wang Gang was full of remorse. He realized that he had ignored these "distress signals" in his body, which caused his illness to drag on to an advanced stage.
"Doctor, is there any treatment now?" Wang Gang asked, his voice trembling a little.
The doctor says, "We'll develop a personalized treatment plan for you. You need to adjust your mindset and cooperate with your treatment, which is important to improve your outcomes and quality of life. "
Wang Gang nodded. He understands that in the face of cancer, even the strongest people can feel fear and helplessness.
But he can't be defeated by illness. He should actively cooperate with the treatment and face the challenges of life with an optimistic attitude.
After some ideological struggle, Wang Gang made up his mind: "Doctor, I will definitely actively cooperate with the treatment." I want to overcome the disease with tenacious will, give an explanation to my family, and give an explanation to myself. "
The doctor nodded approvingly and held Wang Gang's hand: "Mr. Wang, you must persevere." Our hospital has a professional psychological counseling team that can provide you with psychological support. "
"Your family and friends will also be your strongest support. I believe that with the joint efforts of everyone, you will be able to overcome the difficulties and usher in a new life. "
Unfortunately, due to the delay in the best time for treatment, Wang Gang eventually lost his precious life.
Wang Gang's misfortune is a wake-up call for us. His experience tells us that the "distress signals" sent by the body, even some seemingly "insignificant" symptoms, should not be taken lightly, and paying attention to these signals may save lives at critical times.
This reminds us to be vigilant against "hidden killers" such as pancreatic cancer and develop the habit of regular medical check-ups. At the same time, we should also pay attention to lifestyle adjustments, quit smoking and limit alcohol, eat a balanced diet, and exercise moderately, which are all effective measures to prevent pancreatic cancer.
Health is the pursuit of each of us. Let us take Wang Gang's story as a mirror, cherish the present, care for life, and use positive attitudes and actions to create a healthy and beautiful future.
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