Blood, Oncology FAQ - Page 23

Lymphatic issues Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about lymphatic issues. Recently, I discovered a lump on the left side of my neck, approximately 1.5 cm by 1.5 cm in size. It moves when touched and is not painful when pressed. I went to a general clinic, and the doctor sai...

Leukopenia and subcutaneous bleeding? Hello Doctor: I have a few questions I would like to ask. 1. During my health check-up last June, my white blood cell count was low at 4.3. Will this affect my health, and how can I improve my immune system? 2. I recently saw a television ...

Regarding the cost of blood tests in hospital health check-ups? Hello, doctor! Recently, I have noticed a few round lumps (about 2 to 3) on the side of my neck and near my Adam's apple. They feel movable and are not painful. There is also a small round lump on my right shoul...

Blood test Two weeks ago, I went to the hospital for an examination because I have been experiencing loose stools for over a year, widespread body aches (especially in the lower back), and foamy urine (which previously did not show any abnormalities in tests). The blood test resu...

Microscopic description of the sigmoid colon? 1. IMA stands for Inferior Mesenteric Artery, which is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the lower part of the colon. 2. Stromal invasion refers to the infiltration of cancer cells into the supportive tissue (stroma) surrou...

Does keloid predisposition affect internal organs and lead to cancer? Dear Dr. Fan, My sister was diagnosed with malignant uterine leiomyosarcoma around this time last year. She underwent surgery to remove her uterus and one ovary, followed by six months of chemotherapy. After c...

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...

Severe Aplastic Anemia Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I asked you about this issue: Can severe aplastic anemia recover, or will it require long-term blood transfusions? Thank you for your response.

Poor hematopoietic function? Hello, my grandfather is 85 years old. Two weeks ago, he visited a clinic for a headache and received a flu vaccine. A few days later, he experienced dizziness, and that same evening after dinner, he vomited. He was then taken to the emergency departm...

There is a hard lump in the lower right quadrant near the navel? Hello, my father is a terminal liver cancer patient. In February, he underwent surgery to remove a liver tumor, and now a hard mass has been found in the lower right area of his abdomen near the navel, which the att...

What kind of disease is this? Dear Doctor, My grandmother is 77 years old and has a history of heart disease, hypertension, and gout. She seems to have symptoms of hemorrhoids and had a mild gastric ulcer a few years ago. Recently, she has been experiencing shortness of breath w...

What tests are available to predict the likelihood of developing cancer? My mother is 72 years old and has been taking medication for hypertension and degenerative arthritis for a long time. I have paid out of pocket for cancer screening tests for her, including liver AFP, colon ...

Oncology 1. My father has a hard lump below his right thigh, and after examination, the doctor recommended surgery for removal, which revealed it to be a cancerous tumor. He has been undergoing radiation therapy for over a year, and recently he has been experiencing heaviness in ...

Please help me? I have recently been experiencing bloating and a lack of appetite, and I feel nauseous after eating. Previously, I had blood in my stool, and now my stools have become thinner, with occasional diarrhea. I feel anemic and sometimes have difficulty passing stool. In...

Pathological section Hello, Dr. Fan! My mother recently had a mass in her oral cavity. Previous blood tests and biopsies could not determine the type of malignant tumor, and it was only after the tumor was excised and subjected to pathological culture that it was identified as La...

Neck mass? Hello, about 8-9 years ago, my mother was diagnosed with rectal cancer. After surgery, her condition was good, and there were no visible issues. However, four years ago, it was discovered that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, and after another surgery, she bec...

Thyroid tumor surgery Hello Doctor, my husband is 42 years old and has been experiencing discomfort in his throat for many years. Earlier this year, during a cold, he visited an otolaryngologist who discovered a tumor on his thyroid gland. He was referred to the hospital for furt...

Retinal pigment deposition I have been diagnosed with retinal pigment deposits in my right eye by an ophthalmologist, who informed me that this could be a precursor to colon cancer. However, my blood tests conducted by a gastroenterologist came back normal. Is there a possibility...

Conjunctival lymphoma? My aunt was recently diagnosed with conjunctival lymphoma in both eyes, with the tumor in the left eye being larger and more prominent. She was then referred to a hematology-oncology specialist for further evaluation, including blood tests, ultrasound, bone...

Neck tumor Hello Dr. Chen: I have been experiencing headaches for over a week, and then I developed a lot of phlegm in my throat along with some pain. Shortly after, I noticed a lump about 1 cm in size on the right side of my neck. I visited an ENT specialist who examined my naso...