Dr. Lai Yicheng reply Oncology Question - Page 9

Cancer treatment Hello Dr. Lai, my husband discovered a hard lump on the right side of his jaw near the neck in January, which has been growing larger. He visited the ENT department at the hospital, where the doctor used an endoscope and noted an ulcer in the deep throat. Due to ...

There is a lump under the armpit? Hello doctor, I am pregnant with my second child. One day, I accidentally noticed an extra piece of flesh under my right armpit, and it has been almost three years. However, I cannot feel any hard lumps; it just feels swollen, but I can't de...

Can lung cancer patients eat sweets? Hello Doctor: My family member currently has cancer that has metastasized to the lungs. They recently completed chemotherapy and their cough has been relatively stable. However, last night they ate some sweet glutinous rice balls and started c...

There is a hard lump above the eyebrow? Hello doctor, I have a hard lump about one centimeter in size on the front of my left eyebrow. It doesn't hurt and has been there for a while. Should I get it checked? If so, which department should I go to? Thank you.

Can breast cancer patients take contraceptive pills? Hello Doctor: I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2008 and underwent chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy. Currently, I am on regular follow-up visits. However, I have recently noticed that my menstr...

There is a hard lump on the left side of the pubic area above the pubic hair? Today, I suddenly felt a lump above my pubic area in the hair, about the size of half a finger joint, approximately 1.5 centimeters in size, and it hurts when pressed. Which specialist should I see, and...

Elevated white blood cell count? During a blood test in middle school, it was found that my white blood cell count was elevated. However, during a health check-up last December, my white blood cell count reached 18,000. Due to the high white blood cell count, I had another blood ...

A small tumor on the forehead? I am over four months pregnant and discovered a small tumor on my forehead during the Spring Festival this year. It is round, approximately 0.4 cm in diameter and about 0.2 cm in height. It feels hard to the touch and is close to skin color. Before ...

Post-chemotherapy indices are low? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my grandmother, whose cancer cells have metastasized to her lungs. She has undergone approximately four rounds of chemotherapy, but the doctor mentioned that all her levels are low, and she should avo...

Postoperative intestinal adhesions after colorectal cancer surgery? Hello, Doctor. My father was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer four years ago. He initially underwent chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before having surgery to preserve his anus, which unfortunately resulted i...

There is a polyp in the nose? I recently visited an otolaryngologist because I found a white, protruding growth inside my nose. The doctor told me it was a sebaceous cyst and mentioned that as long as it doesn't grow larger or cause pain, surgery is not necessary due to its ...

Thyroid cancer issues? Hello Doctor: I previously asked you a question, and I appreciate your response. I have a thyroid nodule on the right side that is approximately 2.2 cm. The fine needle aspiration report indicates calcification, cellular mutation, and unclear margins, with ...

TS-1 dosing interval Thank you for your previous response. I have another question: TS-1 is prescribed to be taken within 30 minutes after breakfast and dinner. If the timing of breakfast and dinner is not fixed, what is the minimum time interval that should be maintained between...

Consultation on the administration of TS-1? Is the pancreatic cancer medication TS-1 required to be taken after meals? If I am unable to eat, is it acceptable to take it after drinking Ensure liquid nutrition?

Could you please provide more details about your question regarding papillary thyroid carcinoma? Hello Doctor: Could you please give me some good advice? I am feeling very anxious and worried. In November, I went to see a family physician due to discomfort and a rapid heartbeat. ...

There is a mass on the rib? Three months ago, I developed a hard lump larger than an egg on my left rib cage, which seems to get bigger when I lie down. The internist only examined it by touch and said it was probably a lipoma, but there is pain when pressure is applied around th...

Tumor issues Hello, doctor: Is it possible for a malignant tumor in the esophagus to fluctuate in size before any treatment is administered? For example, during an endoscopy, could it appear larger if there is inflammation present? Thank you.

Post-treatment for breast cancer? Your mother is currently sixty years old and underwent a left mastectomy on December 21, 2015. The tumor measured 0.7 cm with no lymph node metastasis, and testing revealed HER2+++ which is considered positive. The physician has recommended chemo...

Stage II breast cancer Hello Dr. Lai: I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at the end of 2014 and underwent a total mastectomy. At the same time, there was another tumor about 1 cm on the opposite side, which the doctor assessed as benign through a core needle biopsy, so i...

Is there a possibility of metastasis during breast cancer treatment? Hello, doctor. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer (HER2 type) in May 2015. She has completed six rounds of chemotherapy and has undergone surgery for local excision, targeted therapy, and radiation thera...