Oncology Q&A - Page 5

Elevated immunoglobulin levels? The health check results show elevated immunoglobulin levels, with total protein at 6.8 g/dL, albumin at 4.6 g/dL, and globulin at 2.2 g/dL (highlighted in red). A subsequent blood test revealed IgG at 968 mg/dL, IgA at 206 mg/dL, and IgM at 261 mg...

If you discover a lump in your armpit, what is the best way to handle it? About one or two months ago, I discovered a hard lump under my left armpit, approximately 3cm by 4cm in size. Sometimes, I experience cramping pain starting from that area, which can radiate to my entire le...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, I discovered an enlarged lymph node on the right side of my neck six months ago, and it hasn't gone down since. Then in August, I noticed a few small lumps on the left side of my neck, and in October, I found a few more new ones. I saw a doctor ...

Follicular lymphoma invading the bone marrow? Hello Doctor: My mother had a car accident a year ago, and during her hospitalization, it was discovered that her spleen was enlarged. A CT scan suggested lymphoma, and a biopsy confirmed follicular lymphoma. The doctor mentioned that...

The HER2+ targeted therapy has been completed. I would like to ask the doctor what dietary supplements can be taken? Hello Dr. Hu, thank you for your previous assistance, which I am very grateful for. My mother has completed her targeted therapy, but she is going to undergo a hip...

Neck mass I recently discovered a lump on the back of my left neck, which I compared online and seems to be near the occipital lymph nodes, approximately 0.5 cm in size and feels firm to the touch. It does not hurt when pressed, and it has not gone away for about two weeks. I hav...

Blood Test Report Hello doctor, my health check report this year shows: White Blood Cell count (WBC): 3300, Red Blood Cell count (RBC): 551, Hematocrit (Ht): 53.5, Hemoglobin: 17.5, Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): 97.1, Platelet count (Plat): 27.4. Could you please tell me if ther...

Elevated platelet count in health checkup? Hello Doctor: My child (in the first year of junior high) received a health check-up form from school yesterday. All the indices are normal, but the platelet count is 465, and there is +++ for urine occult blood. Should we go to the hosp...

A hard lump developed in the groin area a few days ago? Hello doctor, three days ago I discovered a hard lump in my groin, measuring about two centimeters. The day before yesterday, it seemed to shrink a bit, and I thought it was getting better, but then it grew back the next day...

There has been a hematoma on the foot for many years? The hematoma is not located on the sole of the foot but rather on the top of the foot, beneath the middle toe and the ring toe. There is a red mark on top of the hematoma. I can't recall when it first appeared, but it has...

Regarding the CA 19-9 levels showing no change after multiple tests? Hello Dr. Hu, I would like to ask you a question. I undergo an abdominal ultrasound every six months, and I have a routine colonoscopy and gastroscopy once a year, along with tumor marker screenings. Recently, I...

First-line medications for advanced liver cancer? Hello Dr. Hu, My father has been diagnosed with liver cancer that has metastasized to the bones. He has been taking Lenvatinib (Lenvima) for over two years. Recently, the National Health Insurance Administration has approved cov...

Eosinophil percentage In recent years, blood tests have shown that the white blood cell count typically ranges from 4,500 to 7,000. The percentage of basophils is between 0.3% and 0.9% (0-1%). I would like to know if having results of 0.8% or 0.9% on several occasions is consider...

Instrument examination Several years ago, a family member underwent surgery for liver cancer and had a good recovery, with follow-ups every three months. Recently, a CT scan indicated a gray shadow on the liver, prompting the doctor to schedule blood tests and a nuclear magnetic ...

Thrombocytosis Four years ago, my company health check revealed that I had thrombocytosis, and I have been monitoring my platelet count, which has been around 500,000 to 600,000. Recently, I went to the hospital for a detailed examination and confirmed that I have a mutation in t...

Lymphadenopathy / Lymph node enlargement Hello, doctor. I just felt three small lumps above my right clavicle; they are soft and movable, and they are located close to each other. Additionally, there is a lump at the root of my right thigh that has been there for quite a while; i...

There is a hard lump on the inner thigh? Hello, about three to four days ago, I developed a hard lump on the inner thigh, approximately 4-5 centimeters in size. It is painful and immobile. Taking anti-inflammatory pain medication provides temporary relief, but I still experience ...

Thrombocytosis Hello, doctor. Recently, my blood test report showed a platelet count of 51.7 *10^9/uL, while all other values were normal. Occasionally, I feel a strange sensation in my hands, as if the blood is not circulating properly. Based on this value, is it possible that I...

Abdominal tumor There is a hard lump about 3 centimeters in size located to the right of the center of the navel. Initially, it was not that large and was not easily felt when lying down, but now the lump has grown and can be felt when lying down or on the side. When standing and...

Leukopenia Hello, doctor. In the past year, my weight has decreased from 72 kg to 66 kg. Recently, in June, I had a check-up at the clinic where my white blood cell count was 4,200, with neutrophils at 46% (highlighted in red), lymphocytes at 42.6% (highlighted in red), monocytes...