The Age of Rebirth: Struggle of the Eldest Daughter

Chapter 42 Early Esophageal Cancer

Zeng Huacheng held the paper report in one hand, staring at the line at the end of the report, his body trembled slightly, and the veins on the back of his hand protruded.

"Suspected early esophageal cancer or precancerous lesions, further endoscopic biopsy is recommended for confirmation."

In this era, medical knowledge is not so popular, and medical technology is not as developed as in later generations. People almost always talk about cancer.

Zeng Huacheng took a deep breath and kept telling himself: "It's okay, it's okay! It's just a suspicion, it hasn't been diagnosed yet, and there is still salvation in the early stage!"

Zeng Huacheng did some mental preparation for a while before walking towards his father and younger brother with the report.

He suppressed the panic in his heart and squeezed out a smile.

"Qiangzi, you wait here with Dad. I'll take these reports up to Dr. Huang to go over them to see if there are any missing inspection items that haven't been done yet."

Zeng Huaqiang nodded and said yes.

Zeng Zhenxing complained to his second son: "I have done the inspection all morning, it is enough, why are there still missing items?"

Zeng Huacheng replied patiently: "Dad, let's come here specially today and do all the checks that should be done. If there is no problem, we won't come for the checkup next year, okay?"

Zeng Huacheng hurried to the doctor's office, "Doctor Huang, please help me to read the examination report, what's wrong with my dad?"

Dr. Huang glanced at the report, and his expression became serious: "Esophageal cancer at an early stage? Then do an endoscopy and a pathological biopsy to assist in the diagnosis. I will write you a list. You should make an appointment for the inspection and bring it as soon as possible." Your father will do it."

Zeng Huacheng was anxious: "Doctor Huang, will my dad be okay? Can endoscopy be done without pain? We don't want him to know about it yet."

Dr. Huang: "Okay, I got it. You make an appointment first, and then look at the results after the examination is done. If it is an early stage, the lesion is not serious, and the probability of cure is still quite high. Don't worry."

Zeng Huacheng took the doctor's order, ran to the gastroscopy examination room of the Department of Gastroenterology, and asked the staff to get a number.It happened to be during the Chinese New Year, and there were fewer patients, otherwise we would have to wait until tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

After getting the appointment number, he hurried to find Zeng Huaqiang, and the brothers took their father to the examination room.

The doctor asked the two brothers to wait at the door, and Zeng Huacheng told his younger brother the truthful results of his father's CT report just now.

Zeng Huaqiang couldn't believe it, his eyes turned red, and he asked involuntarily, "Esophageal cancer? How did Dad get esophageal cancer?"

Zeng Huacheng had calmed down now, and he patted his younger brother on the shoulder: "Fortunately, Xiaoman reminded us, we will bring dad over to check it now. If you don't pay attention to it after another year or two, it will be too late to find out "

The two brothers were very fortunate that they were able to see a doctor in time, and they didn't delay any longer, otherwise they would really be in big trouble.

The wait was long and frustrating.

After the examination, Zeng Zhenxing was pushed to the waiting room to wait for the desensitizing medicine, and Zeng Huaqiang accompanied him.

Zeng Huacheng hurriedly went to the window to wait for the report, and then sent it to the doctor's office.

"Doctor Huang, what's the result of my dad's examination? Is it important?"

Dr. Huang adjusted his glasses: "According to the results of the endoscopic examination, the atypical hyperplasia of squamous epithelium of the esophagus has turned cancerous."

"There are irregular cauliflower-like bulges, accompanied by erosion, ulcers, and bleeding. According to this situation, it is estimated to be in the early stage."

"However, the pathological analysis is estimated to take a week. You will come back next Monday to get the pathological report. At that time, please consult with a gastroenterologist."

Zeng Huacheng asked eagerly: "Doctor, does my dad need surgery in this situation? Can the surgery be cured?"

Dr. Huang asked: "Does the patient feel any symptoms? Do you have difficulty swallowing, throat discomfort or pain behind the breastbone?"

Zeng Huacheng shook his head: "He didn't say he wasn't feeling well, we dragged him over for a physical examination."

Dr. Huang was stunned for a moment: "Then you are lucky among misfortunes. Pre-cancer symptoms of esophagus are not easy to attract attention. By the time patients feel uncomfortable, they are basically in the middle and late stages."

"When the pathology comes out, we will study the treatment plan together. You should go back first." Doctor Huang handed the report to Zeng Huacheng.

Zeng Huacheng went to the lounge to pick up Zeng Zhenxing, "Dad, the anesthetic is gone, are you feeling well?"

Zeng Zhenxing shook his head: "What's wrong with me? Why do you need a gastroscopy?"

Zeng Huacheng: "Oh, Dad, Doctor Huang has already said that elderly people who are over 60 years old have to undergo a gastroscopy examination when they come for a physical examination. This body organ is like a machine. It has been used for a long time. If there is a small problem, it can be treated in time. ah."

Zeng Zhenxing stared at Zeng Huacheng: "Then what's my problem?"

Zeng Huacheng smiled and said, "Dad, the inspection report won't come out until next week. Let's come back to get it when we're fourteen, and go home now."

The father and son were silent all the way.After arriving home, Zeng Zhenxing had another biopsy because of tossing for a long time, and his throat was not feeling well, so he lay down and rested without eating lunch.

Zeng Huaqiang called Zeng Huashan and Zeng Huahe, and the four brothers locked themselves in the study to discuss their father's physical problems.

Zeng Huacheng: "Brother, the case analysis report will wait until next week, but according to the results of the gastroscopy, it is estimated that he did not run away in the early stage. We still have to consider which hospital to go to for surgery."

After hearing this, Zeng Huashan looked sad: "Is it possible to operate in the city hospital? It's closer to home, and I have to take turns to take care of it, or it's convenient for the younger sister to visit."

Zeng Huacheng: "Those are secondary. The key point is that the operation must be done successfully. Only the most skilled doctor can perform the operation, so that people can rest assured."

Zeng Huaqiang echoed: "That's right, why don't you go to the provincial hospital? Find out if there are any acquaintances in the gastroenterology or oncology department of the provincial hospital, or ask which doctor has the best skills, so that you can come to the provincial hospital for surgery. The success rate is also higher.”

"Second brother, you know the most people, can you ask me?" Zeng Huahe looked at Zeng Huacheng expectantly.

"I'll think about it in the past two days, and go out for a walk."

Zeng Huashan squatted on the ground, lit a cigarette, and pondered for a while: "Chengzi, did the doctor tell you how much dad's surgery will cost?"

"It's okay, brother, we'll talk about the money later, as long as we can find a good doctor and cure Dad."

What Zeng Huaqiang thought about was another question: "Brother, after the operation, Dad will have to go home to recuperate for a while, right? When we all go out, who will take care of him?"

Zeng Huashan raised his head: "It's okay, you three are out, the eldest brother is at home, your sister-in-law and I can take care of it."

Zeng Huahe followed suit and nodded: "Brother, Alan is taking care of the children at home, so she can come and help." Zeng Huahe's second son, Zeng Weijian, is the same age as Su Manjin, and the eldest son, Zeng Weixi, is two years older. They stayed at home to take care of them.

Zeng Huacheng warned: "Only the four of us know about Dad's illness. Let's not tell our family members first, lest they worry. It's not good for Dad to know so much."

The brothers nodded to each other, and after discussing the matter, they went home.

Zeng Huacheng rode a motorcycle to Sujia Village.

(End of this chapter)