Oncology Q&A - Page 12

Late effects related to tumor treatment? Is it possible to experience the following side effects from using lactation induction therapy for breast cancer? Bilateral myopia, bilateral dry eye syndrome, and bilateral vitreous degeneration. Prior to treatment, myopia was between 150...

Subcutaneous swelling and pain? Hello, I recently discovered a lump about 1 centimeter in size under my left armpit. It is painful when I press on it, and I also experience pain when I raise my arm. When my arm is lowered, I can vaguely feel something pressing under my armpit, an...

There is a tumor near the anus? Recently, I visited a cosmetic medical clinic to address a hemorrhoid issue. On the day of the surgery, the physician performed a digital examination and discovered a hard mass near the anus, which he believed was not hemorrhoids. Additionally, the...

There is a lump in the groin area? Hello Dr. Chen: At the end of last year, I discovered a small hard lump above the inner thigh on the right side. It was painless and resembled a pus-filled cyst, but I couldn't squeeze anything out. There was a small wound that turned black...

Lymphadenopathy Hello doctor, I previously inquired about my blood test results indicating a high probability of lymphoma. The specimen report has now come back stating that it is Castleman disease. I understand that this is a rare condition, and although it is not cancer, it may...

There is a hard lump in the armpit that is painful to touch? Hello, doctor: I have had a lump in my armpit for over six months. I am a patient with atopic dermatitis, and when my skin is inflamed, the lump in my armpit becomes particularly swollen and is accompanied by pus discha...

Is genetic testing necessary for stage I breast cancer? Hello Doctor: I have questions regarding the follow-up treatment for breast cancer. The pathology report shows Ki-67: 5%, ER: positive 95%, PR: positive 95%, HER-2: negative. I have undergone a partial mastectomy and sentine...

Subcutaneous swelling and pain? Hello, I recently discovered a lump about 1 centimeter in size under my left arm. It is painful when I press on it, and I also experience pain when I raise my arm. When my arm is down, I can vaguely feel something pressing under my arm, and if I sq...

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer? I would like to ask the doctor about the back pain and abdominal pain that occur with pancreatic cancer. What is the nature of this pain, and how does it differ from muscle strains or muscle pain? Thank you.

A mass was found in the groin area near the reproductive organs? Hello, doctor. Last night, I suddenly felt pain in the groin area near the genital region. Upon examination, I found two soft, movable lumps. The one closer to the inside is painful when pressed and is approximately...

Lymphadenopathy with a mass? About two weeks ago, I developed a hard lump on the inner thigh. Initially, it was small and soft, but now it has grown larger and harder, causing pain when walking or pressing on it. I consulted a general surgeon, and they diagnosed it as lymphadenit...

Blood Test Report Recently, I have noticed lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly in my neck, armpits, and groin (on both sides), particularly in the armpit, which is about the size of a chicken egg. It is painless, movable, and has a smooth surface, not very hard but somewhat elastic....

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer? I would like to ask the doctor if there is a specific pattern for the back pain and abdominal pain caused by pancreatic cancer. Also, what are the obvious differences between this pain and muscle pain? Thank you, doctor.

There is a hard lump in the armpit? There are multiple hard lumps in the armpit, with a small growth resembling a flesh-colored bump in the middle, and there is also something that looks like a wound, which is purple-black in color. It hurts when I take off my clothes, sleep on i...

A lump has developed in the vulvar area, near the junction with the thigh? Hello, doctor. Referring to the VIO areas commonly discussed in hair removal, I have a small lump on the upper right side of my triangle, close to the right thigh crease (but not directly at the crease). I...

Oral cancer issues? Hello Doctor, my sister has had a mucosal tear in her left cheek since the beginning of this year that hasn't healed. By July, it formed a protruding hard lump that continued to grow towards her lip. In August, she visited an oral surgeon for a biopsy, wh...

There is a lump in the armpit that is painful when pressed? Hello doctor, about two months ago, I experienced pain in my armpit. Initially, I thought it was due to a pimple, but since it was very painful, I looked in the mirror and noticed swelling. When I touched it, I felt a lu...

Eosinophilia Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if having an eosinophil count consistently between 800 and 1000 is indicative of any diseases or potential risks. For the past ten years, my count has always been in this range and never within the normal values. All other white bloo...

Colorectal cancer resistance to treatment After my family member's surgery for colorectal cancer, they had a KRAS mutation and underwent all lines of chemotherapy. The first-line treatment was the most effective, but the tumor only shrank initially and then showed no further...

Axillary lymphadenopathy with pain and bleeding? Hello, Doctor: This week, I have been experiencing unexplained swelling and pain in my left armpit. Initially, there was no discoloration, but it was painful to the touch and felt soft. The pain has affected my sleep, as I wake up ...