The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 7113

Johnson said, “Overall, it’s not the worst.”

Hank asked, “Will my surgery work?”

Johnson replied, “We’re not very hopeful right now. The cancer is progressing too quickly. In just three months, it has doubled, which shows that the cancer cells are growing fast and aggressively. The more aggressive the cancer, the worse the outlook.”

Hank wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and asked, “So, what’s the treatment plan for me now?”

Johnson said, “I came here to talk about the surgery. We’re planning to act quickly and remove your pancreas as soon as possible.”

Hank asked, “How long can I live without my pancreas? Five years?”

“Not sure,” Johnson replied. “Pancreatic cancer is hard to predict. It grows quickly and is very deadly. Sometimes, even after everything is removed, it can come back in a nearby organ. It really depends on luck. But one thing is clear: no matter how early we catch it, the five-year survival rate is below 10%, and the ten-year survival rate is almost zero.”

At this point, Johnson added, “Think of it this way: if thyroid cancer is like the Italian army in World War II, then pancreatic cancer is like the German army.”

Hank asked, “But didn’t Hitler get defeated in the end?”

Johnson replied, “In this metaphor, the human body is like Poland.”

“Damn!” Hank exclaimed. “If Japan can take it, they can take down Poland too!”

“Exactly,” Johnson said. “It’s just not as fast. The speed at which Hitler attacked Poland is like how quickly pancreatic cancer spreads.”

Pancreatic cancer is a serious illness. Hank listened as Johnson described it, saying, “Pancreatic cancer is the worst kind of cancer, like the Nazi of cancers.”

Hank sighed, “So even if they remove it quickly, I might not live for five more years…”

Johnson tried to reassure him, “Don’t think about that right now. The most important thing is to have the surgery as soon as possible! We should start the preparations and tests right away, and aim to do the surgery within 48 hours.”

“48 hours?” Hank questioned. “Why do we have to wait so long?”

Johnson explained, “There are several tests we need to conduct before the surgery. First, we need to check your blood for any coagulation issues and look for any infections. Also, the surgical team must meet to discuss and plan the operation. Everything must be confirmed before we can proceed.”

After thinking it over, Hank said, “Okay, do whatever tests you need. If blood needs to be drawn, do it now. If X-rays are necessary, have them done. I need to go to China for something important, but I’ll be back in 48 hours.”

Johnson, concerned about Hank’s health, quickly replied, “Mr. Hank, you shouldn’t be working right now. You need to rest in the hospital!”

“No!” Hank insisted. “I have to go to China. If everything goes well, I’ll return in 48 hours. You don’t need to schedule my surgery just yet. Just give me another checkup, and maybe I’ll be better by then.”

“That’s not realistic,” Johnson said firmly. “The medical care in China isn’t as advanced as it is here. Their doctors are good, but…”

Our doctors do many surgeries each year, but compared to their doctors, who perform hundreds, we do dozens. Still, when it comes to basic theories and creating new drugs, we excel. No one in the world can match our expertise in this area.