"Mother River Cancer Prevention – Expert Tour (Baiyin)" Held at Baiyin Second People's Hospital

"Mother River • Cancer Prevention Public Welfare Project – Experts Grassroots Tour (Baiyin Station)" Successfully Held at Baiyin Second People's Hospital

In active response to the national call for promoting the allocation of high-quality medical resources to grassroots levels and improving local cancer prevention and treatment capabilities, and to further advance the high-quality development of cancer control in Gansu Province, the "Mother River • Cancer Prevention Public Welfare Project – Experts Grassroots Tour (Baiyin Station)" was successfully held at our hospital on May 30. Hosted by the Bethune Charitable Foundation, the event brought together renowned cancer prevention and treatment experts from across the province and beyond. Through academic lectures, large-scale free medical consultations, teaching ward rounds, and on-site exchanges, the experts shared cutting-edge medical technologies and concepts with patients and healthcare professionals in Baiyin, receiving widespread acclaim.

Wang Junjie, Chairman of the Radiotherapy Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Director of the Radiotherapy Committee of the Bethune Public Welfare Foundation, Director of the Oncology Radiotherapy Department at Peking University Third Hospital, and President of Lanzhou Heavy Ion Hospital; Jiang Yuliang, Deputy Chief Physician of the Oncology Radiotherapy Department at Peking University Third Hospital and Head of the Particle and Minimally Invasive Treatment Group; Jiang Weijuan, Physician of the Oncology Radiotherapy Department at Peking University Third Hospital; Zhao Tiandi, Head of the Technical Group of the Oncology Radiotherapy Department at Peking University Third Hospital; Zhang Nan, Technician of the Oncology Radiotherapy Department at Peking University Third Hospital; Wang Huiqin, Director of the Gynecology Department at Lanzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital; Qi Ying, Deputy Dean of Lanzhou Heavy Ion Hospital; Zhao Fengju, Director of the Second Radiotherapy Department (Gynecologic Oncology) at Lanzhou Heavy Ion Hospital; Chen Yu, Director of the Third Radiotherapy Department (Minimally Invasive Intervention) at Lanzhou Heavy Ion Hospital; Li Xinghong, Director of the Outpatient Department at Lanzhou Heavy Ion Hospital; Professor Chen Hongbing, Director of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Department and Medical Affairs Department at Wuwei Cancer Hospital; Yin Le, Minister of Project Development at the Bethune Public Welfare Foundation; Hu Shuye, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Baiyin District Health Bureau; members of the leadership team of the Second Municipal Hospital, leaders from various grassroots hospitals, medical colleagues, and others jointly attended the event.

Leadership Speech Session

Hu Shuye, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Baiyin District Health Bureau

In her speech at the event, Hu Shuye, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Baiyin District Health Bureau, pointed out that the "Mother River · Cancer Prevention and Treatment Public Welfare Project - Expert Outreach to Grassroots Activity" holds great significance. It is not only about the transfer of technology and experience but also a powerful boost to Baiyin's healthcare system. The event promotes exchanges and cooperation among medical institutions at all levels, stimulates the enthusiasm of healthcare professionals for learning, and benefits more patients. We should take this opportunity to strengthen the capacity-building of grassroots medical institutions. We need to increase investment to improve hardware facilities, enhance talent cultivation, and refine the cancer prevention and treatment network as well as the hierarchical medical system. Starting anew with this event, we aim to provide high-quality medical services to the public. She hopes that all medical institutions will seize this learning opportunity to improve their cancer diagnosis and treatment capabilities under the guidance of experts, apply what they have learned in practical work, explore prevention and treatment models suitable for Baiyin, and contribute to the local cancer prevention and treatment cause.

Li Pu, President of the Second People's Hospital of Baiyin City

Li Pu, President of the Second People's Hospital of Baiyin, on behalf of the hospital, extended the warmest welcome and sincerest gratitude to the Bethune Public Welfare Foundation and the expert team led by Professor Wang Junjie for the "Mother River · Cancer Prevention and Treatment Public Welfare Project - Expert Outreach to Grassroots Activity." President Li stated that this public welfare event is not merely a simple sharing of experience, but rather a collision of ideas, an elevation of concepts, and a leap in practice. It provides us with the opportunity to stand at a higher starting point, examine our own shortcomings, learn advanced technologies and management practices, and inject new vitality into the development of Baiyin's regional healthcare sector.

Professor Wang Junjie

Professor Wang Junjie introduced the original intention behind launching the "Mother River" project. The name is inspired by the song "Father's Prairie, Mother's River," symbolizing the love of nomads for their homeland and their longing for their parents. Today, leading an expert team in the field of oncology to Baiyin is not only a practice to promote the downward flow of high-quality medical resources but also aims to strengthen the training of radiotherapy talents and the development of specialized departments in grassroots hospitals. The fundamental goal of this project is to enhance the radiotherapy capabilities and overall cancer prevention and treatment abilities of grassroots hospitals, ultimately establishing a regional radiotherapy center.

Academic Exchange

The academic lecture session then commenced. Professor Wang Junjie, Director of the Lanzhou Campus of Wuwei Cancer Hospital in Gansu Province and Director of the Oncology Radiotherapy Department at Peking University Third Hospital, along with Professor Jiang Weijuan, Professor Wang Huiqin from Lanzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Professor Zhao Fengju and Professor Chen Yu from Lanzhou Heavy Ion Hospital, and Professor Jiang Yuliang from Peking University International Hospital, delivered keynote speeches on topics including emergency radiotherapy, HPV-related treatment, cervical cancer radiotherapy and comprehensive therapy, interstitial brachytherapy for malignant tumors, and case sharing of heavy ion treatment. The experts provided in-depth yet accessible explanations on hot topics such as standardized cancer diagnosis and treatment and the latest therapeutic technologies, supplemented by practical case analyses. The content was rich and practical. During the lectures, attendees actively asked questions and engaged in interactive discussions with the experts, creating a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere.

"On the Path to High-Quality Development of Radiotherapy for Cancer in China"  

Professor Wang Junjie

"On HPV-Related Diseases and Surgical Treatment of Cervical Cancer"  

Professor Wang Huiqin

"On Brachytherapy (Intracavitary and Interstitial Radiotherapy)"

Professor Zhao Fengju

"On the Clinical Application of CT-Guided Biopsy"

Professor Chen Yu

"On Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer"

Professor Jiang Weijuan

"On Target Definition and Dose Prescription for Radioactive Seed Implantation Therapy from the Perspective of Radiation Oncologists"

Professor Jiang Yuliang

Professor Qi Ying, Vice Dean of Lanzhou Heavy Ion Hospital, served as the moderator of the academic conference.

Professor Wang Lin from the First People's Hospital of Baiyin City

Free Medical Consultation

At the free medical consultation site, oncology experts provided complimentary consultations and treatment services for patients who had traveled from afar. The specialists listened attentively to each patient's concerns, carefully reviewed medical records, patiently answered questions, and developed personalized treatment plans based on individual conditions. Patients who attended the event expressed their gratitude, saying, "We usually can't get appointments with these renowned experts from Peking University Third Hospital or provincial-level hospitals. Now we can receive expert care right here at the Second People's Hospital of Baiyin. This gives us great peace of mind and much more confidence in our next steps of treatment!"

Teaching Rounds

Professor Wang Junjie led an expert team to conduct teaching rounds in relevant departments. By reviewing patients' medical histories and relevant examination reports, they conducted detailed analyses of complex cases involving refractory cancer patients and provided professional guidance on subsequent treatment plans.

     After the event, an exchange symposium was held between our hospital's leadership and the expert team, followed by the Baiyin City Oncology Professional Quality Control Center Conference.

The successful hosting of this national-level radiotherapy expert team's free medical consultation and academic lecture event marks a new milestone in the collaboration between the Second People's Hospital of Baiyin and top-tier national medical teams. It has significantly advanced the high-quality development of the hospital's oncology radiotherapy discipline, propelling radiotherapy technology toward more precise and standardized practices. This has further enhanced the hospital's professional capabilities and technical standards in tumor radiotherapy, delivering higher-quality medical services to patients. Moving forward, the Second People's Hospital of Baiyin will continue to deepen its partnership with higher-level hospitals, building broader platforms for learning and exchange, effectively promoting the dissemination and application of new technologies and concepts in cancer prevention and treatment. The hospital will consistently strengthen its comprehensive strength in tumor radiotherapy, cultivate a high-caliber professional talent pipeline, and reserve a solid core force for specialty development. By demonstrating its social responsibility, the hospital will contribute even greater efforts to advancing the cause of cancer prevention and treatment and improving public health and well-being.