A peanut-sized lump suddenly grew to the size of an apple

Speaking of lymphoma, Ina admitted that she didn't feel anything at first, only a lump the size of a peanut on her neck, no pain, and no change in weight, so she didn't do any treatment at that time. It wasn't until November 2022 that Ina noticed that the lump was slowly getting bigger and she began to feel pain. In March 2023, she had to go to the local hospital for a biopsy and other examinations, results showed that it was diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and the tumor had grown about the size of an apple, compressing the nerve in her left neck, causing pain.

(Ina and Doctor)

Diagnosed with lymphoma, but she refused chemotherapy

At that time, doctors in Jakarta asked her to undergo chemotherapy, but Ina refused. She learned from a friend that the process of traditional chemotherapy is painful and long, and various side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite are all present. She wanted to explore alternative treatments to manage the tumor and minimize medication side effects on her body.

Later, Ina learned about St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou from relatives and friends, so she contacted the Jakarta International Service Center for a remote consultation with an oncologist. After an in-depth consultation, Ina was fascinated by the minimally invasive interventional therapy! The amount of treatment is significantly reduced, the efficacy is 2-92 times higher, and it doesn’t cause adverse reactions to chemotherapy. She decided to go to our hospital for treatment.

Go to the international preferred cancer hospital to try new treatment methods

In April 2023, Ina came to St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou, and after completing the examinations, Ina was already lymphoma stage IIA with a huge mass (10*15cm), and the tumor had invaded the glottis and epiglottis! The final treatment plan is interventional therapy and naturopathic.

Since she had never done interventional therapy before, Ina admitted that she was a little scared when she underwent the interventional therapy for the first time. But when she arrived at the interventional room for treatment, she found that the whole process was safe and comfortable, she was very conscious throughout it, and the treatment take less than an hour. "Four days after the first interventional therapy, my tumor has shrunk by 50% and there were no adverse reactions during the whole treatment process!" Ina was pleased with the result.

After several courses of treatment, the compression and inward movement of the left internal carotid artery were relieved compared with before. The original right lung has a few patchy shadows, which have now "disappeared". Compared with the CT results before the treatment in April (the size of the cervical lymphoma is 10*15cm), the tumor has shrunk by 87%, and the neck lump has almost "disappeared" to the naked eye.

(Comparison of CT results of neck tumor after Ina's first interventional therapy)

(Comparison of neck tumor after Ina's first interventional therapy)

Thoughtful service to ease the mind of those who go abroad for treatment

Ina, a devout Muslim, said that before she came to our hospital, she was worried about language barriers, different diets, different cultures, etc. Fortunately, the hospital has arranged an airport shuttle service, as well as translation services, the hospital has a beautiful environment and convenient transportation, and there are restaurants in the hospital, as well as grocery and halal restaurants nearby, which can meet her needs, which allows her to be hospitalized with peace of mind.

(Ina and Indonesian translator)

Talking about the reason for choosing St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou, Ina said: "Unlike hospitals in Jakarta, Malaysia, and Singapore, they all use traditional chemotherapy, while St. Stamford Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou can do minimally invasive technologies. The medical staff and translators here are also very caring, and when I have questions, they can help me solve them in a timely and patient manner. ”

In April 2024, the Jakarta International Service Center staff visited Ina again. She said that now not only has the tumor "disappeared", but also her work and life have returned to normal. For other friends who are fighting cancer, Ina wants to say to them: "Come on, relax, cooperate with the doctor's treatment, and trust Allah to bless you."

*Surgery, in addition to the appropriate chemotherapy and radiotherapy, are effective in treating early cancer, but certain patients in late stage of cancer may not be tolerate surgery well as they can be relatively weak. A combination of carefully planned minimally invasive therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy can effectively reduce the side effects and discomfort of treatment and may help patient get better efficacy.