Understanding Treatment Options for Brain Tumors: Radiation and Beyond
Brain tumor Hello, doctor. I am a brain tumor patient. After undergoing Gamma Knife treatment, my tumor has increased in size. The doctor recommended intensity-modulated radiation therapy, but when I consulted with the oncologist, they mentioned that the probability of complete e...
Dr. Lin Zongzhe Reply:
Hello: The decision to undergo chemotherapy depends on the histological classification of the tumor, its location and associated symptoms, the rate of tumor progression, and your overall health condition. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy may also be beneficial. However, the ...[Read More] Understanding Treatment Options for Brain Tumors: Radiation and Beyond
Do Headphones Increase Brain Tumor Risk? Latest Research Insights
Mobile Phones and Brain Tumors Hello, doctor: I would like to ask you about a mobile phone issue. I have heard that using headphones to listen to phone calls is less likely to cause brain tumors. However, I later came across a research report claiming to be from the United States...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Ms. Star: Does using a mobile phone increase the risk of brain tumors? Is using headphones better or worse? This question arises because the effects are minimal and the differences are not significant. Currently, medical advice suggests that if someone is truly concerned, they sh...[Read More] Do Headphones Increase Brain Tumor Risk? Latest Research Insights
Does Long-Term Antiperspirant Use Increase Breast Cancer Risk?
Does long-term use of antiperspirants lead to breast cancer? I am a heavy user of antiperspirants, and I came across an article titled "The Cause of Toxin Accumulation Leading to Malignant Tumors is... Antiperspirants." The content states that women who use antiperspira...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Ms. Chen: The mechanism of antiperspirants is to temporarily block the sweat gland openings using aluminum salts. There are no reports in the medical literature linking them to any form of cancer, so please do not easily believe such rumors; otherwise, it would be difficult to se...[Read More] Does Long-Term Antiperspirant Use Increase Breast Cancer Risk?
Understanding Malignant Astrocytoma and Lymphoma: Treatment and Side Effects
Malignant astrocytoma in the brainstem and lymphoma? Dr. Yang: My brother-in-law was diagnosed with a malignant astrocytoma in the brainstem last year. After undergoing a ventriculoperitoneal shunt to reduce intracranial pressure and radiation therapy, the brain tumor significant...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
The second diagnosis is lymphoma, and it is unclear whether it is primary in the brainstem or from another location. Lymphoma is primarily treated with chemotherapy supplemented by radiation therapy. After chemotherapy, the patient experiences auditory hallucinations and delusion...[Read More] Understanding Malignant Astrocytoma and Lymphoma: Treatment and Side Effects