Oncology Q&A - Page 37

Breast cancer measuring 1 cm without metastasis, uncertain whether to undergo chemotherapy? Dear Dr. Lai, My mother is currently 67 years old and has hypertension. She is continuously taking medications including Clonidine, Bisoprolol, and Amlodipine. She also has bone spur issu...

Axillary lump I have had breast cancer for almost 9 years. There is currently swelling in my left armpit, where I had breast cancer surgery. When I raise my arm, it is noticeably swollen, but it does not hurt when I press on it, and I cannot feel a distinct lump. Could this be a ...

Midsternal tenderness Hello, doctor. Two weeks ago, I went to the hospital for a blood test because I had many small red spots on my arm, suspecting a coagulation issue. The report showed everything was normal, with normal blood cell counts and types of white blood cells. However...

There is a hard lump on the mons pubis? About one or two months ago, I discovered a lump on the right side of my vulva that hurts when pressed lightly. At first, I thought it was a pimple, and after squeezing it, I noticed some white particles and pus, which made me more certain ...

What are the issues related to benign tumors? Doctor, I have had a lump about 1.5 cm in size next to my Adam's apple for several years. A physician examined it and described it as soft and mobile. I also had a CT scan, and the doctor believed it to be a benign tumor, advisin...

A large and a small mass on the left side of the neck? Hello Doctor, at the end of July, I felt pain near my jaw, but there were no other symptoms. Then, in early August, I had acute gastroenteritis. The doctor found a small hard lump on the left side of my neck, which he suspect...

I have another question regarding lymphatic issues? Hello Dr. Chen, in February I had a mouth ulcer and swelling and pain in my left parotid lymph nodes. I also accidentally found a lymph node near the left side of my neck, close to the clavicle. Later, my mouth healed, and the l...

There is a lump on the wrist, and I also feel a lump under the armpit? Doctor, my mother has a lump on her wrist and a hard mass in the middle of her armpit that feels firm when pressed. She does not have a fever or cough. The doctor has ordered an MRI. If the lump is not attache...

Low neutrophil count? Hello Doctor: I was splashed with chloramphenicol on my face on August 8, 2018. I had a blood test on August 13, 2018, and the results were as follows: WBC: 6.51*10^3/μL (reference range 3.9~10.6*10^3/μL), Seg/CBC: 40% (reference range 42~74%), Lym/CBC: 47.2...

Inguinal mass Hello, I would like to ask if the areas on both sides of the reproductive organs are called the groin? If so, I want to inquire about a hard area on my right groin that is slightly painful when pressed. Could it be a groin strain? Regardless of whether it is or not,...

Sports injuries I would like to ask if the gradual disappearance of a lump in the groin indicates that it is just a mild groin strain? If it is a mild groin strain, will it heal on its own? If I go to a large hospital for a groin strain, which department should I see?

Typically, how long after breast cancer surgery does radiation therapy begin? Hello Doctor: After my family member's breast cancer surgery, it was assessed that chemotherapy is not needed, but radiation therapy is required. However, after visiting the radiation oncology clin...

Persistent lymphadenopathy? Hello, Doctor! About three weeks ago, I had a fever (around 38 degrees Celsius) and muscle aches, but no cold symptoms. Two days later, I noticed swollen lymph nodes behind both ears and the mid-right side of my neck, which were tender (the largest swe...

Radiation therapy for lymphatic regions in breast cancer? Hello Dr. Lai, I would like to ask if the lymphatic areas are also irradiated during radiation therapy for the breast, or if there is a need to specifically adjust the radiation angles? The pathology report indicates tha...

What is the likelihood of leukemia relapse? Hello Doctor: I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in my childhood and have been in remission since then. I stopped follow-up during middle school until last year and this year when I underwent a health check at work. Last ...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, previously I had swelling in the lymph nodes on the right side of my neck, with about three nodes approximately 1 cm in size, soft in texture and movable. After a physical examination, the doctor said not to worry, indicating that there are many reas...

Lymphadenopathy and its relationship with HIV? Hello, doctor. I have noticed that the lymph node below my earlobe, near the end of my jawbone, is somewhat swollen. It's not very large, but it is painful when pressed. Two weeks ago, I engaged in high-risk behavior. Currently,...

Food Consultation Hello Dr. Hu: Currently, friends and family are introducing a product called "Fuzhi Zhi" from Japan, which claims that nucleic acids can inhibit cancer cell growth and repair cells. Its product is a nucleic acid beverage with natural DN collagen, pri...

Hard lumps can be felt in the clavicle, neck, and groin areas? Hello Doctor, as mentioned in the subject, I can feel about five small hard lumps in the area of my clavicle and neck. The smallest is about the size of a mung bean, while the largest is roughly the size of one-third ...

Suspected cervical lymphatic issues? Hello, doctor. Around April of this year, I felt a swelling sensation on the left side of my Adam's apple, so I went to the ENT department at a nearby hospital. I was diagnosed with lymphadenopathy and was prescribed a five-day course of ...