Chapter 8: A New Hope
It seemed that he was a little hesitant to hear Director Zhang on the phone, Xiao Yijun raised his eyebrows on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Director Zhang, if you have anything to say, please say it directly." ”
"Xiaoyi, don't worry, Xue'er's inspection report this time has come out, although there is no sign of improvement, but there is no trend of continued deterioration. To put it simply, it is still maintained in the current situation, which is also a good thing for Cher. Director Zhang's voice was a little softer, and after saying it as if comforting Xiao Yi, he paused slightly, and then said: "I called you this time, in fact, I want to tell you that there may be another treatment with better treatment effects, but it ......."
Before Director Zhang finished speaking, Xiao Yi seemed to be unable to suppress the excitement in his heart, and opened his mouth and said urgently: "Director Zhang, do you mean that there are other treatment options to choose from, and the effect is better than now." ”
"In theory, that's true. But...... Well, you listen to me slowly, and then you decide what to do. Director Zhang did not speak in such a relaxed tone as Xiao Yi hoped, but he didn't seem to want to speak too slowly, and was silent for a moment at the moment, as if he was sorting out his words or rummaging through some information, and then continued after a while: "Xiaoyi, since I received Xue'er's case, I have also told you that this kind of genetic disease, not to mention other hospitals in China, even abroad is a worldwide problem, and the probability of cure is not very high. The current treatment method is also the most mature technology at home and abroad, using gene suppressor drugs to alleviate the time of deterioration of the disease. To be honest, this is a palliative rather than a cure, and even within five years, the survival rate is only about six or seven percent.
It's just that after I took this case, I also thought of a lot of ways and consulted my teacher. He is the former president of ZJ Provincial Cancer Hospital, although he is now almost 80 years old and no longer sits in the hall for consultation, but since he knew, he also wanted to help, and even asked many familiar old experts for online consultations. Just today, he sent me a document documenting the effects of the latest genetic improvement drugs in Germany. Judging from the results of this data alone, it is much better than the data scheme we are currently using. ”
Without waiting for Xiao Yi to speak, as if he was afraid that he would misunderstand, Director Zhang immediately continued: "Xiaoyi, you have to understand that foreign medicines are different from those in China. It takes a long time for domestic clinical trials to be introduced to the market and announced the therapeutic effect, but foreign countries often launch it after one or two years of clinical trials without strong toxic side effects, and many of its claimed effects are paper effects. And that's second, and most importantly, the cost of this treatment is very, very high. Originally, I didn't want to tell you directly, because this is a treatment plan that even my teacher is not sure about. But after careful consideration, I feel that Cher is still a mid-to-mid-to-mid stage lesion, and if it really works, then like any disease, the sooner it is treated, the greater the chance of recovery or prolongation. However, I can't guarantee that it will be effective, not to mention the huge medical expenses, so I think I should leave it to you, the brother who has put a lot of effort into her, to decide. ”
After listening to Director Zhang's words, Xiao Yi's originally fast-beating heart began to gradually calm down, and after thinking for a while, he only heard his magnetic voice say softly: "Director Zhang, thank you for telling me this." Can you tell how much better the other side can be even if it is claimed on paper?"
"If you can only look at these data, first of all, the toxic side effects are much lighter than now, and the burden on the body is also smaller. And it only takes regular injections three times a month to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. In the two years since the emergence of this new drug, there is a probability that the expected survival rate of Xueer in the clinical trials conducted is more than 80%, which can reach or exceed 10 years. But ......" Director Zhang licked his lips after finishing speaking, and finally said: "However, the cost of each injection of medicine is at least three to fifty thousand US dollars. In other words, you're probably going to have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars a month. Moreover, this is not a short-term cost, and I am afraid that I will continue to use this agent in the future. Xiaoyi, you have to think about this for yourself. ”
"I see. Director Zhang, when I have time in the past two days, I will go to the hospital to see you. As for the treatment, let alone survive for ten years, even if it is one more day, I will do whatever it takes. Xiao Yi's handsome face was calm at this moment, as if he was saying something that was taken for granted.
"In that case, let's talk about it in detail when you come over. After Director Zhang said a few more casual words, he ended the call with Xiao Yi.
"Hu ......" let out a long breath, put down the phone, clenched his left hand into a fist, and gently pounded the edge of the balcony, and the man in the moonlight showed a little excitement on his face.
"Brother......
Suddenly, the sound of the sliding door being pulled open came, and the soft call instantly came into Xiao Yi's ears.
casually stuffed his old smartphone into his pocket, when Xiao Yi turned around, Jun already had a gentle smile on his face, and when his eyes fell on that delicate face, he couldn't help but say with a little blame: "The night wind is strong at night, why did you come out disobediently?"
"Brother, is it that my illness will cost me a lot of money?" Xue'er did not retreat into the house with Xiao Yi's reproach, but took a step forward and stood in front of him, raising her pretty face, and her beautiful eyes were already staring at the familiar handsome face in front of her.
Raising his hand to touch Xue'er's head, the smile on Xiao Yi's face became a little gentler, and he said softly: "How many times have I told you, when Dad is here, naturally Dad has plans for you." Now that your father is gone, there is also a brother to protect you. What money is not money, my brother also made a lot of money when he was abroad, you don't have to worry. Little girl, you just need to remember that your brother is responsible for supporting the family, and you are responsible for being beautiful like a flower, understand?"
"Brother ......" called softly, and his petite body threw himself into Xiao Yi's arms, a pair of jade arms had wrapped around his tiger waist, and a delicate voice came from the head buried in his chest, "I ......"
"Silly girl. After waiting for a long time, he didn't wait for the words behind the word "I", stretched out his hand to hug his petite body, Xiao Yi said softly: "Don't think about anything, let alone think about it, you are my sister, I am your brother, this is our home, and you are my brother's only relative." My brother will work hard to make money to cure your illness, and you must be happy every day, so that you can heal faster, which is equivalent to helping your brother the most. ”
"Hmm. In the soft response, the pair of jade arms seemed to be a little tighter, as if expressing Xiao Xue's intentions.