Family observations during recovery after brain surgery

CAPTIONS / IMAGE LABELS MYYL Brain tumors PATIENT FOLLOW-UP RECORDS Chen Huiwen · 16 · Guangdong English translation · Original medical images retained CASE RECORD · Brain tumors · 16 Chen Huiwen had brain-tumor surgery in Guangzhou and remained in a severely impaired state of consciousness afterward. The family describes a very poor prognosis given locally but continued to seek treatment and chose a Chinese medicine consultation. FOLLOW-UP The family later reported improving swallowing and the ability to eat small amounts. After more than one month, they described less fluid on review, normal oxygen readings and some response to the mother's speech. Over nearly half a year, they reported smiles and movement of the fingers and right leg. The original reports, messages and photographs remain the evidence for this individual account. CHAT PANEL S224-P01 Chen Huiwen · Brain tumors How many days of Huiwen's medicine are left? Eight days. Twenty-five pouches of decoction. Wed 13:40 Voice message: 7 seconds. 7″ Okay. Okay. Family shares appreciation and a reported recommendation Huiwen's treating doctor just asked me about your hospital. He said it seems good and he could recommend it to other people. AM 11:00 Thank you. This reflects everyone's cooperation and persistence. Huiwen's treating doctor has been very supportive too. CHAT PANEL S224-P02 Chen Huiwen · Brain tumors Thank you. This reflects everyone's cooperation and persistence. Huiwen's treating doctor has been very supportive too. AM 11:06 Voice message: 36 seconds. 36″ No, I really believe my daughter waking up in this situation is thanks to your work. I am deeply grateful. The hospital here told us many times that it would not be possible. They were giving routine infusions, routine medicines and supportive treatment. Voice message: 37 seconds. 37″ Now that my daughter has woken up, I should thank you. The doctor is asking what your hospital is called and says he wants to recommend it to others. To me, that means he recognizes your work. He used not to believe it could happen; he even said, “If that could work, what would they need us specialists for?” Family recounts earlier discussions with local doctors CHAT PANEL S224-P03 Chen Huiwen · Brain tumors Voice message: 33 seconds. Transcribe 33″ 16 May 20:43 The doctor asked again today for a deadline to discharge or transfer my daughter. I am exhausted and upset. He wants us to face reality and says my daughter cannot wake up or improve. 17 May AM 09:53 Please ask them to wait a few days. I will raise this as soon as Director Yang returns; he will help us too. 17 May AM 09:57 He just wants me to give him a deadline. I have not replied. This has added to your worries. 17 May AM 10:01 CHAT PANEL S224-P04 Chen Huiwen · Brain tumors Now that my daughter has woken up, I should thank you. The doctor is asking what your hospital is called and says he wants to recommend it to others. To me, that means he recognizes your work. He used not to believe it could happen; he even said, “If that could work, what would they need us specialists for?” Family reports she woke up and now gestures to go outside Voice message: 53 seconds. 53″ I am grateful from the bottom of my heart, but we still need to keep working at it. Her legs have no strength and she cannot walk yet. She struggles to open her eyes and looks very tired. These past few days we have taken her around the ward and downstairs in a wheelchair. The day before yesterday she was in a good mood and gestured with her fingers that she wanted to go out. She cannot speak yet, so she uses her hands to express herself. Voice message: 27 seconds. 27″ Thank you, especially for staying with me through this. Even though we communicate by phone, you have supported me emotionally… [continued] CHAT PANEL S224-P05 Chen Huiwen · Brain tumors Thank you, especially for staying with me through this. Although we only communicate by phone, your emotional support means so much. I do not know how to express all my thanks. Family recounts a more positive response from local doctors Voice message: 45 seconds. 45″ The senior director previously wanted my daughter discharged and gave us a deadline. He had questioned whether she could ever wake up. But when he came on rounds last week and heard the update from her treating doctor, he said it was very good and that we should continue working on rehabilitation. Previously he had wanted us to leave with our daughter. Thumbs up to your team. What is the Chengdu Chinese medicine hospital you mentioned called? It seems good. I will suggest that others try a consultation. Thank you. I will recommend it to others. These were the doctor's questions to me. CHAT PANEL S224-P06 Hold to talk Chen Huiwen · Brain tumors The senior director had wanted my daughter discharged and set a deadline. He doubted she could wake up. But during rounds last week, after the treating doctor explained her progress, he said it was very good and encouraged continued rehabilitation. Previously he had wanted us to leave. Thumbs up to your team. What is the Chengdu Chinese medicine hospital you mentioned called? It seems good. I will suggest it to other people. Thank you. I will recommend it to others. These were the doctor's questions to me. Your trust and support encourage our work I do not quite know what to say. I am emotional too, and I have tears in my eyes, but they are happy tears. I am glad our hospital can help patients feel safe. Your trust and support give us the motivation to keep going.