Understanding Cancer Screening: Essential Tests and Their Effectiveness
How to know if you have cancer? I have the following questions for the doctor: 1. My mother is 75 years old and has been taking medication for hypertension and degenerative arthritis for a long time. I personally paid for cancer screening tests including liver AFP, colon CEA, o...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: 1. Cancer screening blood tests are primarily designed for monitoring patients who have already been diagnosed with cancer, with the hope of early detection of recurrence. However, their significance for individuals who have never had cancer may not be as impactful, alth...[Read More] Understanding Cancer Screening: Essential Tests and Their Effectiveness
Is There a Link Between Childhood Leukemia and Adult Brain Tumors?
Brain tumor I have a cousin who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 3 or 4 and has since been cured. Follow-up results show that he has not relapsed. Now, at 24 years old, he suddenly developed a brain tumor last year, which was surgically removed, but this year, another br...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Tina: Malignant brain tumors are indeed difficult to completely resect, so the chance of recurrence is significant. As for the relationship with blood cancer, if the patient was treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia years ago and underwent radiation therapy to the brain to eli...[Read More] Is There a Link Between Childhood Leukemia and Adult Brain Tumors?
The Necessity of Cranial Radiation in Pediatric Leukemia Treatment
The Necessity of Cranial Radiation Therapy in Pediatric Leukemia Patients Dear Doctor, My daughter is five years old and was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) last year. At the time of diagnosis, her white blood cell count was approximately 170,000, and she exhib...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Mr. Apple: Indeed, cranial radiation therapy can lead to various side effects in children in terms of cognitive function, attention, height, endocrine function, and bone density. An alternative approach is to use what you referred to as Triple IT and High Dose Methotrexate therap...[Read More] The Necessity of Cranial Radiation in Pediatric Leukemia Treatment
Is Frequent Nosebleed in Kids a Sign of Blood Cancer?
Frequent nosebleeds in children can be concerning, but they are not necessarily indicative of leukemia. Nosebleeds can occur for various reasons, including dry air, allergies, nasal trauma, or underlying conditions such as clotting disorders. If a child experiences recurrent nose...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Cynthia: Please take your son to see an otolaryngologist.[Read More] Is Frequent Nosebleed in Kids a Sign of Blood Cancer?
Understanding High White Blood Cell Counts: Is It Blood Cancer?
Elevated white blood cell count? Dear Doctor, My mother is 71 years old, and her health has not been very good this past week. She has been feeling lethargic and wanting to sleep all the time, which has caused us great concern. Yesterday, we finally persuaded her to go to the ho...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Concerned individual: Based on the data you provided, this is definitely blood cancer, specifically leukemia. Leukemia can be acute or chronic, and the treatment varies, but it is not necessarily a "terminal illness." In terms of diet, please refrain from eating fruits ...[Read More] Understanding High White Blood Cell Counts: Is It Blood Cancer?
Understanding High White Blood Cell Count: Beyond Blood Cancer Risks
Leukocytosis Hello Doctor: My mother is 46 years old. A few days ago, she underwent an adult health check-up and her white blood cell count was over 20,000. The doctor mentioned the possibility of leukemia. Could you please tell me what other conditions could cause elevated white...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
A-Bao: There are too many possibilities to guess and answer one by one. It's best to see a hematologist for advice as soon as possible. If, unfortunately, one is diagnosed with blood cancer, it doesn't necessarily mean it's terminal. Some types of blood cancer can ...[Read More] Understanding High White Blood Cell Count: Beyond Blood Cancer Risks
Can Cancer Be Transmitted Through Blood or Other Means?
Transmission of Cancer Cancer is not contagious and cannot be transmitted through droplets, blood contact, or other means. Having indirect blood contact with a patient suffering from blood cancer (such as a wound coming into contact with the patient's blood) does not increas...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: Because cancer is a malignant transformation of cells, it is generally not transmitted through droplets or blood contact. However, infections such as Hepatitis B and C can easily occur through blood or bodily fluids. Therefore, while contact with the blood of cancer patien...[Read More] Can Cancer Be Transmitted Through Blood or Other Means?
Finding a Hematology-Oncology Specialist for Blood Cancer Treatment
Hematology-Oncology specialist Hi, I have a friend who has leukemia. Can you recommend a specialist in hematologic oncology? I have no idea which hospital to go to or who to consult. Thanks a lot.
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Dear Vivien: It depends on where your friend lives. However, since leukemia often leads to emergent conditions, I believe that the patient has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. In general, I would recommend that a leukemia patient be treated at a medical center. On the o...[Read More] Finding a Hematology-Oncology Specialist for Blood Cancer Treatment
Exploring the Link Between Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Traffic Accidents
The relationship between acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and car accidents...?! In 1988, a friend's mother was injured in a motorcycle accident and was taken to a regional hospital, where she was diagnosed with a concussion. After being discharged and resting at home, she...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Ms. Fang: To our knowledge, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (blood cancer) or malignant lymphoma is not caused by car accidents, and therefore, it can be said that there is no relation to trauma. Sincerely, Fan Sheng.[Read More] Exploring the Link Between Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Traffic Accidents
Understanding Blood Cancer: Causes and Treatment Options Explained
Leukemia Blood cancer, also known as hematologic cancer, forms when there is an abnormal proliferation of blood cells, which can occur in the bone marrow or lymphatic system. This abnormal growth can lead to various types of blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myelom...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Blood cancer can be divided into two main categories: acute and chronic, and further classified into different types based on various stages of differentiation. Acute blood cancer occurs when there is an issue during the early stages of blood cell differentiation, leading to the ...[Read More] Understanding Blood Cancer: Causes and Treatment Options Explained