Dr. Hu Ziren reply Oncology Question - Page 12

Increased platelet count? Hello Dr. Hu, I am currently being treated for anemia. After taking iron supplements for two weeks, my recent blood test showed that my platelet count increased to 418, compared to 377 two weeks ago. Is this related to taking the iron supplements? Thank ...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

Could you please provide more context or details regarding the situation? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why sometimes I suddenly see a white shadow quickly floating from the bottom to the top in my peripheral vision (in both eyes, not directly in front). This occurs when I s...

Calcified lymph nodes Hello, doctor. Following up on the question in <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/143861">#143861</a>, I would like to ask: 1. Is there a chance that calcified lymph nodes can shrink? 2. Can calcified lymph nodes gradually decrease in ...

Elevated cancer markers? Hello, my father was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in December, with vascular involvement making surgery impossible. His CA19-9 level is 340, and he has completed a regimen of 7 days of chemotherapy followed by 1 week off, and will continue wi...

Cervical lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, about six months ago I noticed a lymph node on the left side of my neck that is approximately 1 cm in size. It has a medium consistency, is movable, and has slight or no tenderness. At that time, I immediately consulted my family doctor, who...

excuse me? Hello, doctor. I apologize for wanting to add to my previous question. When I visited the otolaryngology specialist, the doctor performed a nasopharyngoscopy right away. The doctor said that there were no issues with my nasopharynx or throat. Additionally, I am a Malay...

Neck mass Hello: Recently, I noticed a lump in the front of my neck, just above the right clavicular notch. It is not painful and not very noticeable. The lump moves when I swallow saliva, and I can't feel it much with my fingers, but I can clearly feel a 2-3 cm spherical pr...

There is a lump in the groin area? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a hard lump near my groin area. It doesn't hurt when I press on it, and there is a black dot at the center. Once, I was able to squeeze out some pus. It has appeared before, then went away after a whi...

Lower back pain Hello Doctor, when I bend over, my lower back hurts, and bending to the sides is very painful. I also have difficulty bending down, as if something is stuck there. Could this be a tumor? I don't experience pain when lying down. I've taken muscle relaxant...

Thyroid papillary carcinoma metastasis I'm sorry to hear about your family's situation. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.