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"How did it go? Have you informed the patient's family?"

After Xu Yino returned again, Liu Banxia asked.

Xu Yino nodded, "The patient has also woken up. Now they are considering whether to do a bone marrow biopsy. I have explained it, but they are still somewhat worried."

"That's normal. Although bone marrow biopsy is a routine procedure, to many people, it still feels quite invasive," Liu Banxia said.

"But for the patient, in terms of leukemia diagnosis, a bone marrow biopsy is an essential the diagnostic method. This case, what kind of feeling did it give you?"

"It feels bad, doesn't it? Is hematopoietic stem cell transplant the only way? Can a match be found?" Xu Yino asked.

"How would I know? It's supposed to be more likely than organ transplants," Liu Banxia said.

"However, based on her current symptoms, it should still be in the early stages. Initially, conservative treatment with medication can be applied, but it's hard to say how long it can be postponed."

"Teacher Liu, how did you determine that? Didn't she already faint?" Liu Yiqing asked.

"Because one symptom of this disease is extramedullary hematopoiesis, with spleen enlargement being an initial manifestation, and other organ enlargement might occur, especially the liver," Liu Banxia explained.

"However, after a real diagnosis, we still need oncologists to guide the medication. For this family, it's really quite a hardship."

"Teacher Liu, can you help with the bone marrow biopsy later?" Xu Yino asked.

Liu Banxia nodded. That's not a problem.

Letting Xu Yino face such cases alone would definitely feel uncomfortable inside. But ultimately, everyone has to go through it; he went through it once too.

This patient still has some hope, but Tiggie's owner, from onset to death, was really too quick.

"Teacher Liu, should we consider spleen removal later?" Liu Yiqing continued to ask.

"It depends on how the condition develops," Liu Banxia said.

"If the spleen continues to enlarge and affects the body, then removal might be the only option. However, in this disease, spleen removal might accelerate the progression, so it's quite controversial."

"Basically, spleen removal is considered only when absolutely necessary because the risks of failure and complications are quite high and not easy to manage."

Just as they were speaking, the patient's husband walked over.

"Doctor, is it basically confirmed?" The patient's husband asked Xu Yino.

"Currently, there are indications, but for confirmation, a bone marrow biopsy is required," Xu Yino said.

"I just consulted with Director Liu. Based on the current presentation, it seems to be in the early stages. Conservative treatment with medication adjustment could gain us a lot of time."

The patient's husband nodded, "Go ahead."

After speaking, he raised his hand to wipe away his tears.

No one's mood is good, even Liu Banxia and the others, who are mere onlookers.

This is Liu Banxia's second practical operation in bone marrow biopsy, and it's still very smooth. After taking the sample, it was directly sent to the lab.

The remaining procedures are simple. No matter what, the patient needs to be admitted first. If really confirmed, then suitable hematopoietic stem cells need to be found.

"Is there any condition? If not, you guys go eat," Wei Yuan and Qi Wentai walked back at this time.

"A suspected leukemia patient just had a bone marrow biopsy and was admitted," Liu Banxia said.

"The medication will wait for the results to come out. We gave fluids and lowered the fever for now, you guys keep an eye on things. I'll take this group to eat, you two tough it out a bit."

Wei Yuan nodded.

At the restaurant, Xu Yino's mood was still somewhat low, not even interested in the ribs made by Qiaoqiao.

"Brother Liu, what's wrong? Why does it always feel like the calm before the storm?" Qiu Mingyuan, who was there to join for food, curiously asked.

"Treated a leukemia patient, not very old, still a mother to a baby," Liu Banxia said.

"Ah… there's nothing you can do," Qiu Mingyuan sighed.

He also thought of Tiggie's former owner; even without knowing much about medicine, he knew this disease was not easy to treat.

"Brother Liu, why don't you comfort her?" Xiao Yue asked.

"They need to slowly digest it themselves. Others' comfort only stays at the surface level," Liu Banxia said.

"They are all grown-ups, dealing with such work, encountering all kinds of situations. In hospitals, you really encounter many tragic cases."

"Then why do you all eat with such small chopsticks?" Qiu Mingyuan curiously asked again.

"It's for training, training finger strength and dexterity. Yueyue, actually you can try it too. Since you are going to be a surgeon, it's good to practice more," Liu Banxia said.

"Brother Liu, you don't know. We've already started practicing knot tying. When will it end? I reckon even on holidays, there won't be time to go out," Qiu Mingyuan complained.

But it's just a complaint; where would he dare to resist?

The other interns didn't know what was going on, but the only thing they could be sure of was that Xiao Yue would be their colleague.

"Hey, Yueyue."

At this time, Xu Dan happily ran over.

Liu Banxia turned his head to look, and Chen Xuehai and Wang Lei's big group were walking over this way.

"Just finished the surgery?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Yes, there were some minor issues. Haha, the ribs taste really good," Xu Dan said with a smile.

"Hey... did you see the ribs or did you see me? My mom is still asking, when can you come home and take a proper rest?" Xiao Yue asked.

"The day after tomorrow, the day after tomorrow I'll take a break. There have been quite a few surgeries recently, I also want to rest well," Xu Dan said.

"What's going on? Is Director Liu treating us again today?" Chen Xuehai leaned closer and asked enthusiastically.

Liu Banxia hurriedly grabbed a few pieces of ribs for himself, this group of people is too aggressive. Qiaoqiao made quite a lot, but it's still not enough to share with them.

"So stingy, today's surgery was very successful, should we eat something delicious?" Chen Xuehai asked.

"Manager Zhou, add another plate of sweet and sour pork for us, Old Chen is treating us," Liu Banxia shouted.

"Alright."

Zhou Qiang replied happily.

"Why did you provoke him for no reason? If talking about thick skin, who can be thicker than him?" Wang Lei said.

"I underestimated him. We really have to eat quickly, so we can go home after eating, I'm starving," Chen Xuehai said.

"What's the matter? You just need to eat with small chopsticks. You used them once at noon, why still frown like this. Over time, I think it'll still be helpful."

"It's not because of the chopsticks, I received a leukemia patient, and currently can't sort it out," Liu Banxia said.

"Think it over seriously, especially Xu Yino. Usually carefree, today she seemed a bit hesitant when facing it directly, I'll video call Qiaoqiao for a bit."

Xu Yino looked at him helplessly, "When I have time, I'll go complain to your wife."

"I'm not scared," Liu Banxia carelessly sent the video call.

Although it wasn't answered instantly, the speed wasn't slow either.

"Did you eat the ribs?" Qiaoqiao asked.

"Luckily you made more, otherwise it wouldn't be enough to share with this group. Also, go to bed early tonight, don't play with the puppies too late. What's Tang Dou doing? I..."

Liu Banxia hadn't finished speaking when Tang Dou's head showed up halfway through the camera. Luckily, Qiaoqiao reacted quickly, otherwise, its tongue would have licked over again.

The camera on the phone switched, showing the four little puppies sleeping soundly.

Liu Banxia didn't stop, switched the camera again, aiming at Xu Yino and Liu Yiqing.

"Hey? What's up with the two of them?" Qiaoqiao curiously asked.

"Like eggplants hit by frost, drooping," Liu Banxia said.

"That's not true. Auntie, Teacher Liu is too bullying, doesn't buy us delicious food, and strikes and abuses us," Xu Yino started complaining directly.

"Oh dear, even if you complain you shouldn't make things up, striking is possible, but abuse wouldn't happen, delicious food surely isn't lacking. Change another reason, I'll approve it, and I'll deal with him when he gets home," Qiaoqiao said nonchalantly. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Liu Banxia felt proud, trying to complain about him wouldn't happen, not even a window.

But Xu Yino and Liu Yiqing had strong battle power, directly snatched Liu Banxia's phone, chatted with Qiaoqiao while introducing these new interns.

This made the interns very nervous, they had heard a bit about this aunt but didn't expect such a meeting.

Liu Banxia brought his plate and joined the table with Chen Xuehai's group, had to tag along for a meal.

"Didn't give them some psychological counseling?" Chen Xuehai asked.

"Just tough it out, they'll get used to it eventually. What is Linlin doing?" Liu Banxia said.

"She's with Chief Director Li in the surgery, seems like I also need to strengthen training in this aspect," Chen Xuehai said.

"That's what I'm thinking, not just announcing diagnoses but also notifying family members, pick important ones for them to handle," Liu Banxia said.

"It's also psychological building, after all, it's part of training. I had personal experience, it'll be a hurdle to overcome eventually. Going through it earlier, the effect will be better."

"Originally I thought it would come naturally, but realized it isn't right, need to advance it. Experiencing these earlier, they'll study more seriously in the future."

Chen Xuehai nodded, "Also need to control the level, don't deal too much of a blow at once, or it'll kill their motivation."

"Don't worry, I've got it in my mind. For some untreatable accident victims, they can already face it normally," Liu Banxia said.

Actually letting them chat with Qiaoqiao is also a way to ease their mood. Can't keep dwelling on this matter, the more you dwell, the bigger the impact.