Issa is from Indonesia and is a squamous cell carcinoma patient. On September 23, 2024, he came to St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou accompanied by his family, to seek minimally invasive treatment. After the first interventional treatment, his condition was effectively controlled, and the mass on his right neck was reduced by about 60%.

（Issa）

The mass grew rapidly, and cancer was diagnosed

About four months ago, Issa felt some changes in his body: the lymph nodes on the right side of his neck gradually swelled up, and by June, a small mass with a tingling sensation had formed. After seeing a doctor at a local hospital, he temporarily received symptomatic supportive treatment, such as anti-inflammatory treatment. However, in the next 2 months, the treatment had no effect, and the mass overgrew. On August 8, Issa had a pathological biopsy at a local hospital, and the results showed squamous cell carcinoma.

After learning the results of his examination, Issa was very scared. He said that he knew that cancer was a serious disease with a very high mortality rate. Especially when I learned that some cancer patients would suffer serious side effects after treatment, Issa felt even more unsure. Knowing that Issa had cancer, his family was also very anxious, but they were very determined to encourage Issa and actively seek effective treatment.

In the process of looking for treatment methods, a friend who also had cancer and had a good effect after treatment at St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou let them know about the treatment method that was different from traditional treatment. After learning more about it, Issa and his family set out to seek medical treatment in Guangzhou.

Integrated minimally invasive treatment reduces the tumor rapidly.

When Issa was admitted to the hospital, the size of the superficial tumor on his left neck was 5.1×4.5×5.3cm. In addition to persistent pain, he also had symptoms such as ulceration and discharge. The attending physician immediately arranged for him to undergo a detailed examination. The PET-CT showed that the right tonsil was significantly enlarged, about 2.9X2.1x3.9cm in size, and was diagnosed as tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma. The MDT expert team of St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou quickly diagnosed and treated his condition and initially formulated a minimally invasive interventional treatment combined with immunotherapy.

Under the guidance of DSA, Issa received interventional treatment. After local anesthesia, the interventional room expert perfused Issa's tumor lesion with high concentrations of chemotherapy drugs through a 2mm catheter and embolized the tumor blood supply branches of the right external carotid artery, the right occipital artery, the right posterior auricular artery, and the right lingual artery. The high concentration of chemotherapy drugs in the tumor site killed cancer cells quickly and effectively, while the normal cells of the body were almost unaffected. Therefore, after the treatment, Issa's body had no side effects at all. The subsequent immunotherapy stimulated the body’s anti-tumor immune response and enhanced his immunity.

After the first treatment, Issa's tumor reduced in size to 2.2×1.8×2.1cm, and he experienced significant relief from pain. His physical condition, sleep, and appetite remained unaffected by the treatment. Issa expressed that the positive results of the treatment dispelled all his previous doubts.

St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou, advanced technology, thoughtful service

Issa said that the technology of St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou is very advanced. Based on his previous understanding of cancer treatment technology in Indonesia, he could not imagine that cancer could be treated so effectively with a needle without a large incision. Those terrible symptoms of becoming very weak after treatment did not appear in him at all.

Issa praised the hospital's services, noting the considerate care provided by the doctors, nurses, and caregivers, which made him feel at ease during his treatment. Thanks to the hospital translators, he didn’t have to worry about any miscommunication. In particular, his attending doctor, Adenan, offered him exceptional support, covering everything from medical treatment to daily life and diet, which made him feel very welcomed and cared for.

Hope that more cancer patients can get effective treatment

Issa was very scared when he learned that he had cancer, but his family's wholehearted support cheered him up. Issa said that coming to St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou allowed him to find a suitable treatment method. Now he shares his anti-cancer experience in the hope of helping more people actively fight cancer. He said that as a patient, when facing cancer, he must have confidence. Only if he does not give up, there will be hope. He also needs to draw strength from the support of his family. The last and most important thing is to find a suitable treatment plan and cooperate with the doctor's treatment. Now he is getting better and hopes that more and more cancer patients can get effective treatment.