Breast cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 4

Axillary lump I have had breast cancer for almost 9 years. There is currently swelling in my left armpit, where I had breast cancer surgery. When I raise my arm, it is noticeably swollen, but it does not hurt when I press on it, and I cannot feel a distinct lump. Could this be a ...

Typically, how long after breast cancer surgery does radiation therapy begin? Hello Doctor: After my family member's breast cancer surgery, it was assessed that chemotherapy is not needed, but radiation therapy is required. However, after visiting the radiation oncology clin...

Radiation therapy for lymphatic regions in breast cancer? Hello Dr. Lai, I would like to ask if the lymphatic areas are also irradiated during radiation therapy for the breast, or if there is a need to specifically adjust the radiation angles? The pathology report indicates tha...

Can radiation therapy and chemotherapy be done together? Hello, Director Lai. I have a matter I am unsure about. My wife was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, which recurred three years later and metastasized to the lymph nodes on the other side. After two years of chemothera...

For breast cancer staged as 1A N0(i) M0 after complete surgical resection, the need for chemotherapy or targeted therapy depends on several factors, including the tumor's hormone receptor status (estrogen and progesterone receptors), HER2 status, and the patient's overa...

Breast cancer issues? Hello Doctor: My mother has stage III breast cancer that has metastasized to the lymph nodes. She underwent surgery for breast and lymph node removal but has not received chemotherapy. Currently, her blood tests show normal CEA levels, but one item, the cyto...

Abnormal cancer markers? Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 10 years ago and underwent treatment. Five years ago, doctors confirmed that there were no tumors. She has continued to have ultrasounds every year. This year, my mother reported neck pain th...

Consultation on Edible Health Supplements for Daily Life After Breast Cancer Surgery My mother is 56 years old and underwent breast cancer surgery six months ago, followed by a series of chemotherapy treatments. She has always had difficulty sleeping, and over time, this may lead...

Papilloma of the breast Hello Doctor: I had a breast ultrasound at the hospital, and the result showed a 0.6 cm benign papilloma. Do I need to have follow-up examinations every six months or once a year? Can I consume breast enhancement foods with a papilloma? Are there any foods...

Breast cancer metastasis to lymph nodes? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you, but I have a question. My wife has metastatic breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes and is resistant to treatment. Can she receive mogamulizumab? Is it effective? Thank you, doctor.

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I noticed a small lump in my armpit, about 0.5 centimeters in size. It is not very prominent and cannot be seen in the mirror; I can only feel it by touch. It has a soft texture, is immovable, and feels similar to a mos...

My grandmother, who is over 90 years old, has been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. What are the concerns regarding her subsequent treatment? Recently, it was discovered that my 90-year-old grandmother has stage II breast cancer, PR+ER+Her2+(currently undergoing FISH testin...

Early signs of breast cancer? Hello :) 1. The data indicates that in the early stages, there are usually no symptoms or pain, but small hard lumps may be present that do not move and are not painful. (Does breast development affect the number of lumps?) If there are only small ...

Breast lump Hello Doctor, I have noticed that since my university days, I could feel spindle-shaped hard lumps in both of my breasts that seemed like lymph nodes. At that time, I consulted a doctor who said there was no problem. Recently, while showering, I found that the one on ...

Postoperative and chemotherapy monitoring of abnormal CEA levels? Hello Doctor, my mother underwent a colectomy last November, and her CEA level was in the 70s at that time. After the surgery, the level did not decrease. Following the initiation of chemotherapy, the CEA level con...

The relationship between cancer treatment and thyroid nodules? Hello, Doctor. This year, my mother and grandmother were diagnosed with breast cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer, respectively. My mother has already started her radiation therapy, while my grandmother is still undergo...

There is a hard lump inside the scar from axillary lymph node surgery? Doctor, my wife was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer five years ago, and six months ago it was discovered that the cancer had metastasized to the lymph nodes on the other side. She underwent chemotherapy...

Cancer Treatment: Treatment for Cancer Cells in Cerebrospinal Fluid Hello Dr. Chen: My wife was diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer at the end of last year after six years. Cancer cells were found in her cerebrospinal fluid, and she is currently undergoing her fifth roun...

Breast Cancer Diet Can cancer patients consume soy products?

Chemotherapy drug options for triple-negative breast cancer? Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer last December, approximately 2.4 cm in size. The lymph node biopsy did not show any cancer cells because the tumor is located too close to the nip...