The Wisdom of Nursing in the Glow of Dawn

In the first light of dawn, she has already cast the first ray of "rosy glow" in the ward. This light does not lie on the horizon but flows from the warmth at Nurse Hu's fingertips, in every meticulous and thoughtful act of care she performs. True wisdom lies in refining professionalism into instinct, using ordinary guardianship to illuminate the long days of life.

In the wards of cancer patients, what is needed is not only precise medical care but also the warmth hidden in the details. Accompanying patients as they review the latest hospital materials, patiently answering each question, using professional knowledge and gentle words to soothe the unease in their hearts.

In the hospital room, her hair was disheveled and clung to her cheeks, her eyes filled with desolation. Nurse Hu’s small wooden comb was like a spring breeze caressing willow branches, gently untangling the knotted strands, skillfully gathering her hair into a neat bun, and fastening it with an elegant hairpin, filling her younger sister’s heart with joy.

"Tianma Medical Care Insurance," a public welfare benefit, has been implemented in Wuwei. She carefully explained every detail to her patient, guiding her through scanning the code and enrolling in the insurance, conveying boundless warmth to the pancreatic cancer patient.

The wheelchair moves forward slowly, becoming a mobile island of tranquility in the hospital corridor. The nurse's steps are steady and light, as if she is not pushing weight, but a moment in time that needs to be carefully escorted under the glow of dawn.

She is not just changing a set of sofa covers. This is a regularly implemented preventive care measure—a smooth and secure cover surface prevents slips when standing up. It is also an act of psychological care: a clean, fragrant environment itself conveys a sense of being attentively looked after. The environment is a silent nurse, and cleanliness and order are its unspoken language of care.

The wisdom of a nurse lies not in grand narratives, but in every small act of care. Nurse Hu and countless others like her embody this "rosy glow"—they may not stand in the brightest spotlight, yet they forever remain in the corners where warmth is needed, silently safeguarding the lives and health of their patients.

Department Introduction

Department of Radiotherapy VI is a specialized unit for heavy ion treatment of pancreatic cancer and abdominal-pelvic tumors, focusing on heavy ion therapy for pancreatic cancer, as well as heavy ion and photon radiotherapy for abdominal-pelvic tumors such as liver cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer. Since its opening, pancreatic cancer patients from across the country have sought treatment here. It enables precise killing of pancreatic cancer cells without pain, surgery, or invasion. Dozens of pancreatic cancer patients from all over the country have been treated successively, achieving a 1-year local control rate as high as over 90%, and a median survival time increased from the traditional 11 months to 19 months. The efficacy is definite, patient treatment experience is good, and the treatment outcomes are fully recognized by renowned domestic and international experts and the majority of patients.

● Professional Team

Team members are all graduates of well-known domestic medical schools, possessing solid medical theoretical foundations and rich clinical practical experience. The department specially appoints experts such as Professor Hao Fei from Germany, Professor Tsujii H from Japan, Professor Yee-Min Jen from Taiwan, and Professor Wu Jiaming to guide work, conduct difficult case consultations, academic lectures, and departmental ward rounds. Department staff have successively completed training and studies at several well-known domestic heavy ion and photon treatment centers, possessing extensive heavy ion treatment experience and enabling the development of scientific and reasonable treatment plans for patients.

● Treatment Scope

The department primarily focuses on heavy ion treatment for pancreatic cancer, while also conducting heavy ion and photon therapy for other abdominal-pelvic tumors such as liver cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer. It provides professional radiotherapy and personalized comprehensive cancer treatment services for patients.

Introduction to Department Experts

Chen Weizuo

Director, Department of Radiotherapy VI, Heavy Ion Center, Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital

Deputy Chief Physician

"Longyuan Youth Talent" of Gansu Province

Director, Chinese Nuclear Society Branch for Brachytherapy and Intelligent Radiotherapy

Member, Youth Branch of Western Radiation Therapy Association

Member, Ion Radiotherapy Branch of China Medical Equipment Association

Member, CRTOG Radioimmunology IR Youth Committee

Member, Youth Committee of Gastric Cancer/Colorectal Cancer Professional Committee of Gansu Anti-Cancer Association

Member, Radiotherapy Professional Committee of Wuwei Medical Association

Presided over 1 project under the Chinese Academy of Sciences "West Light" Talent Training Program; 2 talent projects under the Gansu Provincial Party Committee Organization Department's "Longyuan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship" program.

Published 11 SCI papers and 5 Chinese core journal papers. Holds 2 national invention patents and 3 utility model patents. The invention patent won the gold medal at the "National Invention Exhibition".