Science Outreach Empowers the Cancer Journey: Compassionate Care Illuminates the Light of Life

Science Outreach Empowers the Cancer Journey: Compassionate Care Illuminates the Light of Life

— Monthly Patient Health Education Session Held at Lanzhou Campus of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital

To institutionalize cancer health education, strengthen doctor-patient communication, and effectively alleviate patients’ anxiety during diagnosis and treatment, the Lanzhou Campus of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital recently held its monthly patient health education session at the Physical Examination Center as scheduled. The event adopted a format combining expert lectures with one-on-one on-site consultations, balancing professional knowledge dissemination with personalized guidance. It fostered lively interaction, conveyed essential information on cancer prevention and control, and further bridged the gap between medical professionals and patients, nurturing a harmonious doctor-patient relationship.

During the event, multidisciplinary experts took turns delivering targeted, tiered presentations on prevalent cancers. First, Director Zhao Hui from the Nursing Department lectured on Cancer Epidemiology. Drawing on authoritative epidemiological data and real-world clinical cases, she systematically outlined current trends in cancer incidence, key high-risk factors, and core strategies for comprehensive prevention and control. Her talk specifically addressed common misconceptions—such as excessive fear of cancer and narrow understanding of prevention—while emphasizing the importance of science-based prevention and standardized chronic disease management.

Zhao Hui, Director of Nursing at the Lanzhou Campus of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital, delivered a lecture on Epidemiology of Tumors.

Subsequently, Specialist Nurse Gao Xiaohui presented on Breast Diseases, focusing on practical topics including common risk factors, routine screening and protection, and home-based rehabilitation management. She analyzed how unhealthy lifestyle habits—such as staying up late, high-fat diets, and emotional imbalance—relate to tumor development. Attendees were guided to adopt healthier daily routines and dietary habits, and equipped with actionable methods for regular self-examination and cancer prevention.

Gao Xiaohui, a specialized nurse at the same campus, gave an educational talk on Breast Diseases

Dr. Qiao Hongmei, Director of the Fifth Radiotherapy Department, delivered an in-depth talk on Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors. Her presentation covered fundamental knowledge, essentials of radiotherapy, early screening techniques, key observations for home monitoring, and management of adverse reactions during chemoradiotherapy. She also shared insights from successful clinical recovery cases. Addressing common concerns such as treatment options, follow-up schedules, and post-operative care, Dr. Qiao clarified misunderstandings about cancer therapy and recovery, encouraging a rational and scientific approach to the entire treatment cycle.

Qiao Hongmei, Director of the Fifth Department of Radiation Oncology at the Lanzhou Campus, presented on Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors.

Following the lectures, a dedicated interactive Q&A session was held. Patients and their families actively raised questions regarding their specific conditions, daily care, and psychological well-being. The three experts provided detailed, individualized advice and tailored recommendations, resolving numerous uncertainties along their cancer journey.

This health education session closely aligned with the genuine needs of cancer patients throughout diagnosis and recovery, offering content that was professional, practical, and instructive. Beyond systematically disseminating knowledge on cancer prevention and control, it effectively alleviated negative emotions and reduced psychological distress. Moving forward, the Lanzhou Campus of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital will continue to utilize these monthly sessions as a cornerstone of its ongoing health outreach. The hospital remains committed to enriching topics, optimizing formats, and deepening whole-cycle cancer health education—accompanying patients on their path to scientific recovery with expert medical care and compassionate humanistic support.

Writer:​ Wan Xuejuan

First Review:​ Liu Qiong

Second Review:​ Guo Yishan

Third Review:​ Cai Qinghua

Lanzhou Campus, Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital

Contact Information:

Director Li: +86 166 0931 3666

Ms. Yan : +86 176 9325 0603