Breast cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 2

Late effects related to tumor treatment? Is it possible to experience the following side effects from using lactation induction therapy for breast cancer? Bilateral myopia, bilateral dry eye syndrome, and bilateral vitreous degeneration. Prior to treatment, myopia was between 150...

Is genetic testing necessary for stage I breast cancer? Hello Doctor: I have questions regarding the follow-up treatment for breast cancer. The pathology report shows Ki-67: 5%, ER: positive 95%, PR: positive 95%, HER-2: negative. I have undergone a partial mastectomy and sentine...

Lymph node-related issues? Hello Dr. Chen, I have the following questions I would like to consult with you. Since I was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the end of April, I have frequently noticed swollen lymph nodes in the neck area, which has made me worried about potential underlyi...

There is a small hard lump just below the left nipple? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed a small hard lump just below my left nipple, like a tiny ball under the skin. I can't squeeze it out with my fingers, and it only hurts a bit when I press hard on it. I don't feel it...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello doctor, I have had swelling in both armpits for several months. Recently, the swelling on the right side has decreased, but today while showering, I felt a small hard lump (about one centimeter) in my left armpit. It is not very noticeabl...

Immediate reconstruction after total resection of carcinoma in situ? Taking tamoxifen makes me feel very uncomfortable and hot. The large hospital advised me to take one pill a day, but an external gynecologist with a PhD from Cambridge said I don't need to take the medicati...

Post-Chemotherapy Management The patient has right breast cancer and has undergone a total mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. The pathology report indicates the following: Stage: IIB, Tumor size: 2.4 cm, Lymph nodes: positive for metastasis (2, 11), Distant metastasis...

There is a hard lump and pain in the armpit? Two weeks ago, I experienced some pain in my armpit, initially thinking it was just folliculitis. However, within five days, I discovered a hard lump deep in my armpit that was swollen and painful. It caused me to wake up in pain durin...

Regarding renal tumors? Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive stage T1b breast cancer six months ago and has completed hormone therapy and radiation treatment. During a recent ultrasound, a hyperchoic lesion (1.46 x 1.0 cm) without acoustic shadow w...

Breast cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by lumpectomy, currently undergoing radiation therapy (inquiry made on April 14, follow-up on previous case)? Hello, (Old Case) A family member has a "triple-negative" left breast cancer measuring over 4 cm, a...

In cases of breast cancer where chemotherapy is administered first followed by a lumpectomy, radiation therapy is typically recommended afterward. This approach is often referred to as neoadjuvant chemotherapy, which aims to shrink the tumor before surgical intervention. After th...

Questions about the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer? My mother is 50 years old and last year, after suffering from a persistent cough, a lump was discovered in her chest. Upon consulting a doctor, she was diagnosed with stage II HER2-positive breast cancer. She has...

Can my mom wear graphene underwear or clothing after her breast cancer surgery, now that her stitches have just been removed? Hello Doctor, my mother has stage I breast cancer. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor and some lymph nodes. She just had her stitches removed and w...

Fever and issues related to breast cancer tumors? In mid-February 2020, there was a continuous fever for six days accompanied by diarrhea, and the medical evaluation did not reveal a definitive cause (influenza, COVID-19, rotavirus, and norovirus were all negative). In April 2021...

Surgical biopsy techniques for breast cancer? Hello Doctor, my mother had a breast ultrasound at the clinic on January 17, which showed a tumor in her right breast. The doctor performed a surgical biopsy to remove a portion of the tissue for testing, and the report indicated that...

After undergoing surgery for stage I breast cancer, is it permissible to consume three teaspoons of rice wine daily five years later? After undergoing surgery for stage I breast cancer, is it permissible to consume three teaspoons of rice wine on a daily basis five years later?

Surgery and Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) I am a breast cancer (in situ) patient living in Taitung. I would like to undergo a lumpectomy at Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, and then have radiation therapy at Taitung Christian Hospital. Do yo...

Multiple lumps in the axilla? There are multiple lumps in both armpits (3 to 4 lumps on each side) that have persisted for over one to two years. Since there is no pain and no significant increase in size, I haven't paid much attention to them. The lumps vary in size, with t...

I would like to ask two questions regarding recurrence issues? Dear Dr. Chen, Thank you for your previous response regarding my mother's follow-up visit after completing breast cancer treatment, specifically concerning the possibility of recurrence after the ultrasound and ...

Does breast cancer recur? Hello Dr. Chen: My mother was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma of the breast in April 2019. She has completed both chemotherapy and radiation therapy. During a recent follow-up appointment, the doctor performed an ultrasound and subsequently conducted a ...