Understanding Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma: Care and Recovery Tips
Small intestine adenocarcinoma Hello! My mother is 60 years old. A month ago, she was diagnosed with small intestine adenocarcinoma and a 3-4 cm ulcer in the small intestine, with some metastasis to the colon. During surgery, it was found that resection was not possible (the canc...
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Hello! After general abdominal surgery, due to the effects of anesthesia, bowel motility is often reduced, and it is necessary to wait for the passage of gas and a minimal output from the nasogastric tube before resuming oral intake. If a patient is unable to eat for an extended ...[Read More] Understanding Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma: Care and Recovery Tips
Understanding Treatment Options for Pituitary Tumors in Children
Treatment of Pituitary Tumors Hello Doctor: My niece, who is in the third and fourth grade of elementary school, recently started developing breast tissue. After a hospital examination, it was discovered that she has a tumor in her pituitary gland that is nearly one centimeter in...
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Hello Ms. Liu! The Gamma Knife, known in Chinese as 伽傌刀, utilizes 201 cobalt-60 radiation sources to concentrate gamma rays on the lesion for radiation therapy. Currently, this equipment is available at Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Chung Shan Medical University Hospital. ...[Read More] Understanding Treatment Options for Pituitary Tumors in Children
Does Chewing Gum Increase Cancer Risk? What You Need to Know
Does chewing gum cause cancer? Hello, doctor: I chew gum every day, after every meal. I have been doing this for 5 years. Is it possible that it could cause cancer? If so, what ingredients in gum might be carcinogenic? Are there specific brands that contain carcinogens? I'm ...
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Hello, Shaolong! Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that chewing gum causes cancer. Wishing you and your family peace and happiness from Dr. Tseng Yuhua at Taoyuan Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan.[Read More] Does Chewing Gum Increase Cancer Risk? What You Need to Know