Dr. Hu Ziren reply Oncology Question - Page 2

There is a hard lump in the armpit? After raising my hand high, I noticed a hard lump about 2 centimeters in size near my clavicle. It only hurts when I squeeze or pinch it, and there are no visible wounds on the surface. It suddenly appeared a couple of days ago, and I only disc...

Treatment of M3 type leukemia? Hello Dr. Hu, I am currently a patient with M3 type leukemia. My treatment phase involves daily oral all-trans retinoic acid and two phases of arsenic trioxide injections (7 days each phase for a total of 14 days). After about a month of monitoring...

Which type of test is more accurate for adrenal tumors? Hello Doctor, I went to a health check center for an endoscopic ultrasound of the pancreas. The pancreas is fine, but the doctor mentioned a suspected 1.18 cm tumor on the left adrenal gland. I then visited the urology depar...

Pubic hair There is a raised bump within the hair, but it doesn't break and shows no other abnormalities. It only hurts when pressed. Should I seek medical attention?

Sexual activity during the treatment process for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) should be approached with caution. It is important for patients to discuss their Hello Dr. Hu, In January, I was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, M3 type). After more than a mont...

Blood test results show myelo 0.5? Hello Doctor, ^_^ I am a CML patient who has been undergoing treatment for two years. My current PCR value is -3.8. In my latest blood test report, my WBC is 7.2, but I noticed for the first time that there is a myelo value of 0.5. Could you ple...

Hello Dr. Hu: Issues related to bile duct cancer? Hello Dr. Hu: The elder has been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, which has metastasized to the thoracic vertebrae, liver, and duodenum. The thoracic vertebrae have been partially resected, but there is almost no sensation in th...

Questions Regarding Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Hello Dr. Hu, My mother is 67 years old and has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma through spinal cord testing, with a high IgD level (6000-7000). Other body metrics are mostly normal, with the only notable abnormality being a...

Inguinal mass There is a soft lump in the groin area that feels similar to a polyp. It is tender to the touch and appears red. This area was originally a pimple that I squeezed, and now I am unsure if it is a bacterial infection or if it is unrelated to the pimple and simply a sw...

Clavicular lymph node issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions: 1. Yesterday, I suddenly felt something above my left clavicle that is parallel to the clavicle, soft, slightly movable, elongated, approximately 7 centimeters long. I can't quite determine...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...