Dr. Hu Ziren reply Oncology Question - Page 8

There is a lump in the groin area? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have felt a hard lump (about the size of a one-dollar coin) at the junction of my scrotum and groin when using the restroom or showering. It is located under the skin, and there is no discoloration; it only appears sli...

Supportive therapy Hello, my mother was diagnosed with stage IV ampullary cancer after going to the hospital for diarrhea in March of this year. She has been undergoing chemotherapy since May 10 and has completed four cycles so far. During this time, she experienced slight discom...

Is this a tumor? In the past few days, I have noticed a small bump about 2 to 3 centimeters to the right of my navel, roughly the size of a fingertip (not very noticeable visually). The bump is more prominent when standing and less noticeable when sitting, and it feels smooth and...

Inguinal tumor Hello, in May 2020, a mass was discovered in the right vulvar area (pubic region). After consulting with a gynecologist and undergoing surgery, it was found to be a vascular mucinous tumor. Now in July, I am feeling another lump in the same area. Upon returning for...

There is a tumor-like lump in the armpit? A few days ago (about 3 days ago), I woke up and found a lump. On the first day, I didn't feel much because I had similar lumps before that disappeared on their own after a few days. However, this lump is more painful than the previo...

Oral issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my throat and pharyngeal wall (the area from the uvula down to the deep throat) for the past three months. The symptoms seem to be getting more ...

Bruising Issues Hello Doctor, I have to sleep on a comforter; otherwise, I easily get bruises. Sometimes when I sleep on my side, if I sleep on my left leg today, I will have bruises and pain tomorrow, and I apply medicated patches. Recently, the bruises haven't been fading;...

Issues related to cancer cells contacting other sites? Hello Dr. Hu, I would like to ask some questions regarding cancer: 1. Can cancer cells be found in our feces? Do patients with colorectal cancer have cancer cells in their feces? Do these cancer cells in the feces have the ...

There is a painful lump in the area under the right arm when pressed? Hello, doctor. I have a painful lump in the area under my right arm. I have had this before, but it usually went away quickly. This time, it has persisted for two to three weeks without getting larger, but I&#x...

Stage IV ampullary carcinoma with liver and lung metastases? Hello, my mother was diagnosed with stage IV ampullary cancer after going to the hospital for diarrhea in March of this year. She is not a candidate for surgery and started chemotherapy on May 10th, having completed fou...

Diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma with a 14 cm liver tumor metastasized to the thoracic vertebrae? Hello doctor, my husband has been diagnosed with a 14 cm cholangiocarcinoma with metastasis to the thoracic spine. In such cases, what are the typical values and trends for liver fu...

Small intestine adenocarcinoma Recently, due to abdominal pain, nausea, and inability to eat, I vomited after eating and went to the hospital for a detailed examination. The diagnosis was small intestine malignant tumor, specifically small intestine adenocarcinoma, which has alre...

There is a mass under the chin that appears to be a tumor? Hello, when I was in middle school, a lump about a little over one centimeter in diameter suddenly appeared under my chin. It was oval-shaped, soft, movable, and painless. At that time, we were studying lymphatic tissues ...

Cancer treatment My husband has metastatic colorectal cancer and has undergone resection of the malignant tumor at Shuanghe Hospital. He had his third chemotherapy session on July 21, with a total of five sessions planned. A CT scan is scheduled for mid-August to assess the treat...

Issues related to vaccine injection at the site of administration? Hello, doctor. In 2008, I underwent a total mastectomy of the left breast (early stage), and some lymph nodes were partially removed. I was advised not to take medication and to avoid measuring blood pressure in m...

Pain in the right armpit? I initially experienced itching and pain during urination, and after a week, I visited my family physician. The doctor tested my urine and diagnosed me with a urinary tract infection, prescribing antibiotics. Today marks the fifth day of my medication, b...

Cancer treatment My husband has metastatic colon cancer to the liver. The colon cancer has been surgically removed, and he underwent his second chemotherapy on July 7, which included 5-FU, Leucovorin, and Oxaliplatin. Before chemotherapy, his CEA level was 300, but after the firs...

Inguinal lymphadenopathy Hello, doctor. Recently, I experienced swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin area, along with recurrent inflammation, which even extended to the cervical lymph nodes. Therefore, I went to the hematology department for examination. The pathology report ...

Supraclavicular lymph node issues? Hello Doctor: Recently, I felt a soft, movable lump above my right clavicle, about the size of a soybean. It is not painful, and there has been no inflammation recently. I would like to ask if this could possibly be a normal lymph node, or if I ...

Thyroid nodule Hello, doctor. I recently had a health check-up, and the report showed that I have several thyroid nodules, with the largest being about one centimeter and exhibiting intravascular growth. I would like to know what intravascular growth means and whether it indicate...