Oncology Q&A - Page 23

Follow-up Issues for Iron Deficiency Anemia Dear Doctor, I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia in April and have been taking a long-term prescription (Ferrous Sulfate 150mg, twice a day) for three months. I was originally scheduled for a blood test next week and a follow-up...

Multiple myeloma causing retinal issues? Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma about two years ago, and after treatment, my symptoms stabilized for a year. Recently, however, my left eye suddenly became blurry and I couldn't see clearly. I visited the ophthalmo...

Is it safe to use a body fat scale during chemotherapy if there is an artificial blood vessel implanted in the body? My mother is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer and has an artificial blood vessel implanted in her body. I have noticed that commercial body fat ...

Small intestinal fibroma My father (72 years old) has been in and out of Chi Mei Hospital since the end of March this year, and as of May 7, he has not been discharged. His first surgery was a minimally invasive abdominal procedure, where the doctor mentioned that three incisions...

Lymphadenopathy Last November, I was diagnosed with stage 2 thyroid cancer (2.5 cm) and underwent a total lobectomy. However, I discovered a round mass in the upper left neck that is not painful and feels immobile. I have no other discomfort in my body. In mid-November, I also re...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Dr. Chen, about two weeks ago, I discovered a lump measuring 1.7 x 1.5 cm under my right clavicle. The characteristics of the lump are that it is hard, immovable, and painless. A week later, I went to a major hospital for an ultrasound and biopsy. The ultras...

There is a red and swollen area about 10 cm below the navel? You should see a specialist in Gastroenterology or General Surgery for a swollen and red area about 10 cm below the navel.

Anemia status from four blood test reports? Hello, Doctor. I have had a total of four blood tests from last year to this year. In March of last year: Red blood cell count: 4.6 (4.5-5.9), Hemoglobin: 13.6 (13.5-17.5), Hematocrit: 41 (41-53), Mean corpuscular volume: 87 (80-100), G...

Causes of low white blood cell count..? The new employee's health check report shows a white blood cell count of 2.90 (with the report indicating a normal range of 3.80-10.4), which is low, while other values are normal: red blood cells at 4.18 and platelets at 168. Since th...

Which specialty should I see? You should see a neurologist.

Selection of Chemotherapy Agents and Oral Medications After Gastric Cancer Surgery Hello Dr. Chen! My mother underwent surgery to remove most of her stomach due to gastric cancer on March 3rd. She is now facing the decision of whether to receive chemotherapy through injections or...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I discovered a lump in my right armpit while taking a shower, and I also felt pain in my chest. I went to a breast surgeon for an ultrasound, and the results were normal. Earlier this year, I noticed that the pain i...

There is a hard lump above the lower lip and below the chin? Hello Dr. Chen: I have noticed a lump in the area just below my lower lip and above my chin, which is visible from the front. It is neither hard nor soft, and it is slightly painful when pressed. The size is approximate...

The chemotherapy process using 5-FU resulted in a duodenal perforation? Hello Doctor, my father recently started treatment for esophageal cancer with 5-FU chemotherapy. However, on the fourth day of treatment, he experienced a duodenal perforation and underwent emergency surgery....

Blood Disorders / Prolonged APTT Time in Children Hello, doctor. My son is seven years old this year! In October 2019, he had a fever due to influenza, and there were some red spots on his hands. The clinic doctor suspected they were petechiae and recommended checking his coagula...

Lymphadenopathy behind the ear, submandibular and submental lymphadenopathy, breast mass? Hello, doctor. I have several palpable lumps on my body that have been present for 5 to 10 years and are not painful. I am 174 cm tall and weigh 85 kg, which indicates that I am overweight w...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? There is a hard lump under my left armpit that hurts when pressed and also hurts without pressure. It is about the size of a five-dollar coin, but the skin shows no abnormalities. Could this be inflammation?

What are the issues related to the use of Denosumab after surgery for giant cell tumor of bone? I have a giant cell tumor on the third lumbar vertebra, and later I consulted a neurosurgeon who performed surgery. The doctor mentioned that for tumors located on the spine, a Total E...

Elevated CEA levels in recurrent colorectal cancer? Hello Dr. Chen, I am from Taoyuan and currently in Canada. In May 2019, I was diagnosed with cancer located between the ascending colon and the transverse colon, which was classified as stage III. After an emergency surgery for ...

I would like to consult about lymph node issues? Hello Doctor, I previously underwent a health check-up at the hospital. My red blood cell count was 5.02 (reference range 4.20-6.20 x 10^6/uL), white blood cell count was 5.67 (reference range 4.00-11.00 x 10^3/uL), lymphocyte perc...