Dr. Hu Ziren reply Oncology Question - Page 17

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, since October of last year, I have had inflammation from acne that caused swelling of the lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. Initially, the swelling was painful and accompanied by fever, but after taking antibiotics, it has not subsided and has...

There is a hard lump under the skin? Hello doctor, I have a palpable lump in the area of my buttocks. The skin does not show any abnormal color, and the lump does not move when I pinch it. It has been there for about eight years. Since it hasn't been painful or increased in ...

Papilloma of the breast Hello Doctor: I had a breast ultrasound at the hospital, and the result showed a 0.6 cm benign papilloma. Do I need to have follow-up examinations every six months or once a year? Can I consume breast enhancement foods with a papilloma? Are there any foods...

Breast cancer metastasis to lymph nodes? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you, but I have a question. My wife has metastatic breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes and is resistant to treatment. Can she receive mogamulizumab? Is it effective? Thank you, doctor.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) Hello: My mother-in-law (60 years old) underwent resection of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) measuring over 20 centimeters two years ago. During the surgery, many small tumors were also discovered in the abdominal cavity. The docto...

Chemotherapy-induced recovery? I would like to ask, every time before administering chemotherapy drugs, the nursing staff confirms blood return. Is it necessary to check for blood return again during the infusion process?

Adrenal nodule surgery Hello, doctor. I'm here again. I just want to ask, if there is a need for surgery on an adrenal nodule, should I consult a urologist? Thank you.

Inguinal mass Hello Doctor, I have noticed a small movable lump in my left groin area. It is not painful when pressed and is relatively small (about 5-8 mm, less than 1 cm), but it feels noticeably larger than the other lymph nodes. I found some information suggesting that it mig...

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...

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...

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...

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...