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Post-mastectomy care for breast cancer? My mother underwent breast cancer surgery (stage 4) at Chi Mei Hospital in September of this year. Since the surgery, she has had six rounds of chemotherapy, and everything has been going well. However, there is a small wound at the surgica...

Areola size Dear Dr. Chang: I would like to ask about a concern I have. After giving birth to my first child nearly three years ago, I have noticed that my areolas have been continuously expanding, measuring about 8 centimeters. I am unsure if this is a normal occurrence or if ...

Breast issues Hello, under normal circumstances, is it common for a person's nipples to be easily injured? My right nipple often cracks with slight pressure. This situation has persisted for some time, and I have also discovered a hard lump on the right side of my right brea...

Rectovaginal fistula Could you please provide information regarding the treatment methods for rectovaginal fistula, the duration of medical care, and any precautions that should be taken? Thank you!

Subcutaneous tumor Dr. Chang, I have developed a subcutaneous tumor near my left ankle, which was surgically removed after a doctor's diagnosis. It has been four weeks since the surgery, but: 1) The area around the incision is still swollen, although it is better than before...

Annoying chest issues? I have a close friend who recently told me that she has hair growing around her breast areolas and her navel, which is causing her a lot of distress because there are many hairs. She doesn't know what to do. May I ask: 1. Is it normal for women to have...

Uneven breast size? Hello, Doctor: Although you have answered related questions before, I still want to ask why it is normal for one breast to be larger than the other. I feel that there is quite a significant difference between my left and right sides, and sometimes the flatter ...

Breast lump Hello. I am a male. Currently, the area around my nipples is noticeably swollen, and the areolas are very sensitive and painful to touch. (I noticed this three years ago when the areolas suddenly became very sensitive. Over time, the swelling has gradually increased i...

Breast cancer with rule out lung metastasis? Hello Dr. Chang, I am the brother of your patient, Liu Huijuan. I work in obstetrics and gynecology and am currently employed in Taipei. Recently, I was very anxious when my sister was found to have a lung mass. As her brother, being f...

Lump Hello, Doctor; I had an X-ray performed at a clinic two years ago, and the diagnosis indicated a mass, but the physician said it was benign and advised regular check-ups. However, six months later, I had an ultrasound at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, and the results sh...

Varicocele During my enlistment medical examination, the examining doctor told me that I have a varicocele. I didn't have time to ask him, so could you please tell me what I should do, what potential complications or symptoms I might experience, and how it can be treated? Th...

Breast lump There is a hard lump beneath the breast. After undergoing ultrasound and X-ray imaging, the doctor stated it is benign and requires only regular monitoring. However, it causes slight pain upon touch. What could be the reason for this?

Uneven breast size? Hello, my breasts have been uneven since birth. My mother mentioned that one side had hair growth. When I was 10-12 years old, she took me to see a doctor, but I was too young to understand the results. Now, at 24 years old, my breasts are still uneven (one la...

Dragon fruit Hello, recently many of my colleagues in the company have experienced red-colored stools after consuming dragon fruit, and particularly, their urine is very red (similar to blood). Is this abnormal, and could it be harmful? Thank you. Linda