Dr. Lai Yicheng reply Oncology Question - Page 8

Neck ultrasound issues? Today I had an ultrasound of my neck and found a 0.2 cm mass. I asked the doctor if it was a tumor, and the doctor said it was a lymph node and advised me to return for a follow-up in six months. Could this be lymphoma? The doctor didn't prescribe any...

The necessity of total mastectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy? My mother, who is 77 years old, underwent a right total mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection on January 20. The postoperative pathology report indicated triple-negative breast cancer, stage IIB T3N0M0, with a t...

Thank you, Dr. Lai, for your continued questions? Dr. Lai: Thank you for your prompt response. My brother's brain tumor surgery was completed on March 15, and he was transferred to a regular ward on March 18. The doctor mentioned that it is not a metastatic tumor, but it is ...

Can breast cancer patients conceive? Hello, I am a breast cancer patient. I have completed 6 cycles of chemotherapy and have 30 sessions of radiation therapy remaining. I am currently taking hormone therapy medication, and my doctor mentioned that I need to take it for at least 5...

Esophageal rigidity? Hello, Doctor. My father, who has stage III esophageal cancer, underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Three years later, he is experiencing difficulty swallowing again. After a follow-up visit and an endoscopy, it was found that his esophagus has becom...

There is a hard lump in the back of the neck? Hello, I discovered a hard lump about 1 centimeter in size near the right side of my nape, just below the hairline, last night. It does not move and I do not have any symptoms such as fever or illness. Could this possibly be a tumor?

Hello, doctor. Regarding the application for reimbursement of Torisel for metastatic renal cell carcinoma? Hello, doctor. My mother was diagnosed with kidney cancer, which has already metastasized to the lungs, bones, adrenal glands, neck, and multiple lymph nodes. The biopsy fro...

Axillary lump Since November of last year, I have experienced alternating swelling in both armpits, about the size of a five-dollar coin. The first one naturally ruptured and discharged pus, while the second one disappeared on its own without breaking. However, both left marks on...

Please help me? Hello, Doctor. My brother is 32 years old and went to the emergency room due to dizziness and discomfort, where he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is scheduled for surgery to remove the tumor tomorrow. There are three small tumors and one large tumor measurin...

Small lump in the armpit? My boyfriend, who is 42 years old, recently discovered a small, painless lump in his armpit. What could it be? Can we go to a health center or clinic for an examination? Do health centers offer this type of check-up? He had a free health check-up at Chan...

Is intermittent proteinuria possible in multiple myeloma? Hello, I am currently 19 years old and have been experiencing intermittent proteinuria for the past four years, during which I have undergone regular monitoring (at laboratories and large hospitals). My kidney function and...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Recently, I discovered a small hard lump about 1cm x 0.Xcm in size in my right armpit (where the armpit hair grows, approximately parallel to the chest). It feels hard and is painful to touch, but I don't feel it under normal circumstances...

Regarding high-risk groups for multiple myeloma? Hello Director Lai, Last year, my father was informed that he is in a high-risk group for multiple myeloma, which was discovered through blood test results. The doctor advised that he should have blood tests every three months to ...

The left and right armpits are different? Recently, I noticed a slight protrusion under my right armpit that is not very obvious. It looks the same color as my skin and feels soft to the touch. It doesn't hurt, and my left side is normal! I'm really worried that it migh...

There are laterally developing tumors within the intestine and a malignant intestinal adenoma on the intestinal wall? My father was found to have a lateral type of developing adenoma in the left colon during a colonoscopy on January 28 of this year. The report indicated: "A ...

Breast lump? I have lumps in both of my breasts, which I remember having since around the 6th grade (I'm currently in the 9th grade and a bit chubby, but not overweight). The lumps are approximately within the area of the areola (they're not very large), but I feel they...

Signs of nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Could you please tell me about all the warning signs of nasopharyngeal cancer, including occasional migraines, tinnitus, and blood in nasal discharge? I have undergone biopsy and endoscopic examinations, but no cancer has been found. What could ...

What foods should be consumed for stomach cancer, such as fish and similar items? My family member is approximately 78 years old and is male. He has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and underwent surgery to remove a little less than two-thirds of his stomach. Subsequent examina...

Axillary lymphadenopathy I have had a lump under my armpit since around fifth grade. It feels hard to the touch, but when I lower my arm, it creates a bulge of flesh. I initially thought it was due to being overweight, so I exercised and massaged the area diligently for a long ti...

Prostate cancer Hello Dr. Lai: Recently, a family member (approximately 80 years old, with a pacemaker, unable to undergo MRI) was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bones. The outpatient physician recommended surgical resection (which could exte...