Oncology Q&A - Page 17

Inquiry about MRI report? I recently had elevated prolactin levels in my blood, with a value of 54.8. I later underwent a brain MRI, and the neurosurgeon stated that there were no tumors or other issues. However, I noticed a section in the report that reads: "No definite bra...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello Doctor, I have a hard lump under my left armpit that is painful when pressed. There is no redness, no pus, and no opening on the surface, and it does not hurt when not touched. I have visited two dermatologists; one suggested it might be ...

Right chest mass? About a month ago, I suddenly felt a lump on the lower left side of my right breast at night, approximately one centimeter in size. It was slightly painful when pressed, but it disappeared within a week. Now, there is only a thin layer remaining that is not pain...

Elevated white blood cell count? The white blood cell count has risen to 19,500 with neutrophils at 86%. Is chemotherapy possible or not? There is thrombocytopenia and anemia. How can a liver abscess be diagnosed? Thank you, doctor.

Can my mom wear graphene underwear or clothing after her breast cancer surgery, now that her stitches have just been removed? Hello Doctor, my mother has stage I breast cancer. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor and some lymph nodes. She just had her stitches removed and w...

Fever I would like to consult a doctor. Since the end of January, I suddenly developed a fever of 38 degrees Celsius, accompanied by chills and fatigue, but no other symptoms. After visiting a clinic and self-testing for COVID-19, I took antipyretics, which brought my temperature...

Abnormal blood test results? During a routine check-up, elevated total protein (TP) and globulin (GLO) levels were found, while other blood parameters were normal. The serum total protein was 8.7 g/dL, albumin (ALB) was 4.8 g/dL, and globulin was 3.9 g/dL. (Is this significantly ...

Fever and issues related to breast cancer tumors? In mid-February 2020, there was a continuous fever for six days accompanied by diarrhea, and the medical evaluation did not reveal a definitive cause (influenza, COVID-19, rotavirus, and norovirus were all negative). In April 2021...

Chemotherapy port removal Hello Dr. Chen, I previously had an appointment with Dr. Gao on Wednesdays for needle removal. However, my chemotherapy schedule at National Taiwan University Hospital may change. Could you please let me know if there are other doctors available at Taoyu...

Years of neck mass? Hello doctor, when I was a child (around 11 or 12 years old), I discovered a lump in my neck that was movable and had a smooth surface. Later, after a prolonged cold that didn't improve, I went to the hospital for a check-up and found out I was close to d...

Postoperative follow-up Hello, I have some questions regarding my experience with my elderly family member. Two years ago, they were diagnosed with stage 3B cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. They have been returning for follow-up appointments every three months, and ...

A lymph node is palpable in the left supraclavicular fossa? Hello Doctor, on February 14th, I accidentally felt a lymph node in the indentation of my left clavicle, about the size of a red bean. It is round in shape, movable, but not painful. I am hesitant to press on it too hard...

Taking Xeloda during nasopharyngeal radiotherapy? Hello, Dr. Chen. A friend of mine is currently undergoing radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma and does not have any pain symptoms. However, the doctor has prescribed Celecoxib to be taken twice daily. I would like to kn...

Elevated red blood cell count? Hello, doctor! My hemoglobin is 15.4, my red blood cell count is 5.42, and my hematocrit is 48.2. Is there any problem with these results? Do I need to go to the hospital for further testing?

Surgical biopsy techniques for breast cancer? Hello Doctor, my mother had a breast ultrasound at the clinic on January 17, which showed a tumor in her right breast. The doctor performed a surgical biopsy to remove a portion of the tissue for testing, and the report indicated that...

Infection? Leukemia? Hello Doctor: I have a history of hypertension and usually take medication to control it. My routine blood tests show a white blood cell count of about 12,000 to 13,000. On January 14, I received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and three days later, i...

Enlargement of cervical lymph nodes? Hello, Doctor! My mother is 67 years old. She lived in China for an extended period while caring for children and received the Sinopharm vaccine on June 24 of this year. At the end of August, she discovered swollen lymph nodes above her clavic...

Axillary swelling and pain? Hello doctor, about 8 months ago, right before my menstrual period, I noticed a lump in my armpit (I usually have very little hair). The lump is approximately 1.8 cm in size, and it hurts when pressed. It’s not hard; it feels like pressing on a tendon....

There is a hard lump in the armpit? There is a lump in the armpit, and it hurts when raising the arm or touching it.

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello Doctor, I have a lump under my left nipple that varies in size; sometimes it is larger and sometimes smaller. It only causes mild pain when touched, so I haven't paid much attention to it, and I'm not sure how long it has been t...