Oncology Q&A - Page 4

Cervical lymph nodes Last March, I discovered a swollen lymph node in my neck. Since then, I have noticed an increase in the number of swollen lymph nodes in my neck. I have been continuously monitoring this condition. Initially, an ultrasound was performed, followed by a neck CT...

Iron supplementation for the treatment of anemia? In October, I sought treatment at the hospital due to severe hair loss. After a blood test, the doctor diagnosed me with iron deficiency anemia and prescribed iron supplements (Ferrous sulfate). After three months of treatment, my...

There are several lumps in the armpit that are painful when pressed? Hello Doctor, In early December last year, I discovered three small lumps under my right armpit. They appeared normal, were immobile, not itchy, but painful when pressed, with the pain intensifying the more I ...

Inguinal mass affecting nerves? Hello: Recently, I discovered a small, slightly raised area in the left groin that feels like it's beneath the skin (not visible on the surface). I feel that this area may be affecting the nerves in my left leg, as I occasionally experience a ...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? I am currently 15 years old and noticed a movable, painless lump in my left armpit while showering. I have been using a razor for hair removal and occasionally use deodorant. I'm not sure if these products have caused the lump. Can a derma...

Do we have to wait a month to know the sentinel lymph node biopsy report? Hello doctor, my mother's mammogram report from the health center showed abnormalities, and she was advised to go to a major hospital for further examination. At the major hospital, the ultrasound did ...

Staging of Oral Cancer Hello, doctor. My family member had a malignant tumor (on the lip) surgically removed last year. The pathology report indicated that the tumor was approximately 0.5 cm in size, with an invasion depth of 0.8 mm. The margins of the specimen were free of invas...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor: Around October, I experienced sharp pain in my jaw and throat. Upon pressing, I discovered a hard swollen lymph node near my salivary glands, approximately 2 cm in size. In November, I was very worried and went to see an ENT specialist and an endocri...

Is there a relationship between thrombocytosis and thalassemia? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire if there is a relationship between elevated platelet counts and thalassemia. Below are the health check reports from the past two years for your reference. Thank you. Year 111: ...

Low white blood cell count with abnormal differentiation? I am concerned about not wanting to frequently visit the hospital and occupy medical resources, but I also worry that if there is a real issue, it may delay treatment. Therefore, I would like to ask Dr. Chen whether my sit...

National Health Service - Free Five Cancers Screening Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about the free cancer screenings provided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's National Health Service. Under qualifying conditions, individuals can receive free screenings every ...

Is chemotherapy suitable for a patient with stage IV pancreatic cancer who has insufficient physical strength? My grandmother is 82 years old, lives a regular life, and has no bad habits. She has stage IV pancreatic cancer that has spread to the peritoneum and intestines (diffuse...

Medication consultation Hello Doctor: Recently, I received a cancer bone treatment, and my hematologist prescribed bone-strengthening chewable tablets (one in the morning and one in the evening), while my orthopedic doctor prescribed calcium syrup (10-15cc daily). I would like to...

Blood test report Hello Dr. Chen, Recheck results: RBC: 5.26, HB: 12.1, HCT: 40.3, RDW: 20.7, MCV: 76.6, MCH: 25.5, MCHC: 31.5, MPV: 7.3, Fe: 48, UIBC: 392, Monocytes: 12.8. The physician at the Chinese medicine clinic stated that there is no anemia, but the report shows seve...

Timing of Growth Hormone Injection in Patients with Craniopharyngioma A 7-year-old child diagnosed with precocious puberty was found to have a brain tumor. In April of this year, the child underwent surgery for a craniopharyngioma. Due to a height increase of less than 2 centimet...

Enlargement of cervical lymph nodes? Hello Doctor, the physician diagnosed me with lymphadenopathy. (I felt a hard lump under my ear, quite firm, immobile, painless, and it feels relatively large, about the size of a small tomato.) I had an HSV-2 infection years ago, and after re...

Lymphocyte 48.2 and Eosinophil 0.6? Hello, Dr. Yan! Recently, I visited the doctor due to a sore throat, and an ultrasound examination revealed a 1.2 cm lymph node in my neck. I was scratched by a cat recently; could this be cat scratch fever? I have already gone to the hospital ...

Is there a correlation between the CA199 index and pregnancy? Hello Dr. Hu, I am 25 weeks pregnant and had a health check-up where my CA 19-9 level was 46.16 U/ml, compared to 33.97 U/ml last year. Does pregnancy affect the levels of this marker? Thank you.

Stage III Oral Cancer Hello: In July of this year, I underwent a stage III oral cancer surgery that involved the removal of oral tissue and neck lymph nodes. I completed 33 sessions of radiation therapy and 8 sessions of chemotherapy by the end of September. Currently, I am in re...

Low white blood cell count (WBC)? Hello, doctor. Last week, I had a complete blood count at the clinic. My WBC (white blood cell count) was only 2900, hemoglobin was 11.5, hematocrit was 33.2, platelet count was 179, and red blood cell count was 3.67. About two weeks ago, I exper...