Oncology Q&A - Page 33

There is a hard lump in the left chest? Hello Doctor: I am currently 20 years old, male. About a month ago, I suddenly experienced sharp pain in my left chest, similar to menstrual cramps, but it lasted for about 10 minutes and then went away, so I didn't pay much attention ...

Hepatocellular carcinoma TACE and RFA treatment? Hello Dr. Hu, my family member has been diagnosed with liver cancer. After surgical resection, it recurred more than a year later with two small tumors (S1 & S7). They underwent TACE (for S1) and TAE + RFA (for S7). Following t...

Neck issues About 30 days ago, I noticed a lymph node approximately 0.5 cm in size at the posterior edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle on the left side of my neck. At the same time, I experienced night sweats, fever, and weakness/fatigue. I initially thought it was a respirat...

Inguinal lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, after experiencing a fever and cold, I discovered swelling in my groin area, which I initially thought was caused by the cold. I continued to have high fevers that cycled between rising and falling, leading to hospitalization for treatment. ...

How to distinguish primary lymphoma from normal lymph nodes? I have had palpable, non-painful lymph nodes in my neck, armpits, and groin for the past three years. I wasn't aware of them before, but I suspect that my habit of picking at scabs may have led to frequent inflamma...

Sharp pain in the armpit and upper back? I would like to ask the doctor, I have no medical history, but one morning I suddenly experienced sharp pain in my back, and gradually I also felt a burning and stabbing sensation under my armpit. What could be the cause of this? Which spe...

Abdominal tumor Hello Doctor, my mother experienced loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, and fatigue two months ago, leading to an abdominal ultrasound that revealed a 4.6 cm tumor near the pancreas. She has since undergone endoscopic surgery for its removal. The doctor stat...

Umbilical issues In recent days, I have started experiencing pain above my navel, and upon touching, I discovered a lump. Any slight movement or gentle touch causes pain. A few months ago, I underwent a colonoscopy and endoscopy, which revealed gastroesophageal reflux disease and...

Lymph nodes Hello, doctor. I have a lymph node in my neck that is about 0.3-0.5 cm, small and movable. It has been present for at least five to six years (I’m not sure if it existed before I discovered it). When I first found it, I consulted many doctors who said it was small and...

There is a lump in the groin area? A few days ago, I discovered a movable hard lump about 5 centimeters in size in my groin area that is painful when pressed. Could this possibly be a malignant tumor?

Continuation of question #143861 - Enlargement of cervical lymph nodes? Hello Dr. Hu, I am Ryan. I previously asked you about the issue of enlarged (or calcified) lymph nodes in my neck. I would like to update you on my progress: Since September 2018, I have noticed an enlargemen...

Blood disorders Hello, doctor. Recently, I noticed that I have bruises around my knees. The last time, there were about 6-7 small bruises on my knee, not large ones. They eventually faded away. Last week, I saw 4 bruises, and they went away as well. Today, I noticed one bruise on...

Inguinal mass? There was a small nodule in the left groin area, slightly smaller than a small red bean, which had been present for over a year. It was easily palpable on the surface and did not cause any pain or discomfort. However, three days ago, it suddenly increased in size, ...

There is a lump in the armpit? Hello, a week or two ago, I had a large painful lump under my left armpit that I couldn't squeeze out. Now the lump is gone and there's no pain, but I've noticed that it has turned into a hard, round mass that is not visible but feels...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Recently, I have developed four hard lumps under my right armpit, some of which are painful while others are not. On the left side, there is one lump that causes slight pain but sometimes goes away. I usually apply a bit of antiperspirant, so I...

Lymphadenopathy Doctor, I have swelling in the lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. I can feel multiple lumps when I touch them, but they are not visible. Initially, I had other symptoms including chills, dizziness, eye pain, slight enlargement of the left tonsil, night sweat...

Lymphadenopathy The lymph nodes on the left side of my neck have been swollen for three months now. They were painful during the first month, but the pain has since subsided, although there is still a small area of swelling in my neck. Starting in the second month, I experienced ...

The relationship between breast cancer and oral contraceptives? Hello Dr. Lai: I would like to ask you a few questions: Is it advisable for individuals with a family history of breast cancer to use oral contraceptives? Does the dosage of contraceptives have an impact on breast ca...

Recurrent swelling of the lymph nodes in the inner thigh? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing recurrent swelling on the inner side of my left thigh, very close to the scrotum. The swelling reaches about the length of a fingertip but is narrower. It causes mild pain for the fi...

Lymphatic issues Doctor, I have a question: I found a marble-sized lump on the right side where my jaw connects to my neck. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, but it does hurt when I press on it. I can feel it better when I tilt my head back, but it's harder to feel when ...