Oncology Q&A - Page 45

Inguinal mass A few months ago, I noticed a small hard lump on the right side. It was painless, so I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it would go away. Recently, however, I started to feel pain when my underwear rubbed against it while walking, which made me realize...

Suspected bone metastasis from endometrial cancer? Hello Doctor: I had surgery for endometrial cancer last May, and the pathology report indicated stage III. By February, all my treatments were completed, but my tumor markers have not decreased (still in the 70s). There are sever...

Adrenal nodule Hello, doctor. About three months ago, I visited a gastroenterologist and underwent an abdominal ultrasound. At that time, I was informed that there were cysts on my liver, a hemangioma, and polyps in my gallbladder, and I was advised to return for a follow-up in t...

Adenoviral lymphadenopathy I would like to ask the doctor about my 5-year-old son. He started having a persistent fever last Monday that didn't go down. After four days, we took him to a large hospital for blood tests, urine tests, and a throat rapid test. The results indica...

Is it possible to treat a 10 cm liver tumor? My father, aged 46, is a carrier of hepatitis B and does not have a habit of drinking alcohol. Our family maintains a normal lifestyle, diet, and routine, and he regularly takes reishi mushroom supplements for liver health. He also goe...

A mass in the neck above the clavicle? About five years ago, I noticed a lump that was approximately 1 centimeter in size. Recently, I have observed that it seems to be getting larger and has become hard. It is movable and does not cause any pain. What could this condition be, an...

A sudden enlargement of a lump in the armpit within a short period of time? Hello, I originally had a small lump under my left armpit, which was so small that I didn't pay much attention to it; it was about the size of a fingernail and oval-shaped. Today, I suddenly noticed ...

Stage III esophageal adenocarcinoma? Hello Doctor, my father was diagnosed with stage III esophageal adenocarcinoma in mid-April. There is only some space left in the upper part of his stomach, and the gastric wall at the gastroesophageal junction has thickened. In early May, a c...

Lung cancer metastasis to the brain? Hello Doctor: My boyfriend is Malaysian, and his mother has been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer that has metastasized to the brain. She has just completed radiation therapy for the brain. Initially, she was supposed to receive a treatment...

There is a lump in the middle of the bone in the front of the lower leg? Dear Doctor, my father underwent surgery on May 24 to remove a skin mass, which was sent for pathology testing. The hospital informed us that the stitches would be removed in two weeks, along with the report...

Is it possible to still detect blast cells in peripheral blood during the hospitalization period after chemotherapy? My daughter is 15 months old and has achieved remission after two rounds of induction therapy. She is currently hospitalized for her third round of chemotherapy, a...

Lymph node issues? Hello Doctor: I have a question. Last year, I had a neck issue and consulted an ENT specialist who said it was lymph nodes. I took antibiotics, but after six months, they have not decreased in size; there are about 1.5 cm lymph nodes on both sides. Recently, I ...

Lymphadenopathy Hello, doctor. Last week, I felt a lymph node about 2 cm in size at the intersection of my neck and left shoulder. It is movable and not painful. The next day, I went to see an ENT specialist and had blood tests done. The doctor reviewed the results and said that ...

Recent abnormal headaches? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing persistent headaches recently. One day, I felt dizzy, broke out in a cold sweat, felt nauseous, and was excessively sleepy. After vomiting, I felt somewhat better the next day, but the headache has continued until ...

White blood cell and weight issues? Hello, I had a health check-up at the hospital on May 13th. The report indicated that my white blood cell count is 13,000, which is slightly elevated. My high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is >= 45. I did not have a cold or take any ...

Inguinal mass Recently, I discovered an oval-shaped hard lump on the left side of my groin, located between the scrotum and the anus, about the size of my thumb. It doesn't hurt when I touch or squeeze it. However, today after having a bowel movement, I noticed that the lump...

There is a movable lump in the armpit? It has been a year and a half since I gave birth to my second child. Shortly after giving birth, I noticed a lump in my left armpit, which I thought was due to a blocked milk duct, so I didn't pay much attention to it. Recently, I sudde...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I noticed a small lump in my armpit, about 0.5 centimeters in size. It is not very prominent and cannot be seen in the mirror; I can only feel it by touch. It has a soft texture, is immovable, and feels similar to a mos...

Genetic issues? Hello Doctor, I am 25 years old. When I was 15, I was diagnosed with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) located in my left knee. During a follow-up appointment in my senior year of college, about 9 years after my last treatment, it was found to have metastasized to my lun...

There is a lump in the armpit? The lump is located in the axillary groove near the chest (likely in the area of the axillary lymph nodes). It seems to be elongated, and when raising my arm and feeling from above downwards, I can sense a protruding area. My menstrual period starte...