Cancer screening, Oncology FAQ

National Health Service - Free Five Cancers Screening Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about the free cancer screenings provided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's National Health Service. Under qualifying conditions, individuals can receive free screenings every ...

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels are elevated above the standard value? Hello, Doctor! I am 32 years old and recently received my company health check results, which show that my CEA levels have been above 5 for three consecutive years; the recent results are 5.2, 5.7, and 7...

Questions about lung CT? This year's health check-up revealed a low-dose lung CT report indicating ground-glass nodules: "Subpleural nodular ground-glass opacities with two solid small nodules located in the right upper lobe (N1: 3.4mm; N2: 2.5mm)." How often shoul...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I discovered a lump in my right armpit while taking a shower, and I also felt pain in my chest. I went to a breast surgeon for an ultrasound, and the results were normal. Earlier this year, I noticed that the pain i...

I would like to consult about lymph node issues? Hello Doctor, I previously underwent a health check-up at the hospital. My red blood cell count was 5.02 (reference range 4.20-6.20 x 10^6/uL), white blood cell count was 5.67 (reference range 4.00-11.00 x 10^3/uL), lymphocyte perc...

Many questions? Hello, doctor. My family members do not smoke or drink alcohol. During the day, they work in an office, and at night, they cook. One family member was diagnosed with bone metastasis from squamous lung cancer after suffering from a persistent cough that would not i...

Is it really possible for the CEA level to reach 10,000? Hello Director Lai, I discovered a CEA level of 1085 during my health check in August this year, and subsequently, the clinic tested it again with a value of 1500. Later, after transferring to another hospital, the results ...

Urinary occult blood +/- Hello Doctor: In May, I had a health check-up for healthy adults, which showed a positive/negative result for occult blood. Yesterday, I had a urine test, and the result was the same. I later consulted a urologist, who said that my kidney function and liv...

The NSE index is too high? Hello, doctor. I recently went to a medical laboratory for cancer screening, and one of the tests showed an elevated NSE level of 22.39. My family has no history of lung cancer, and I asked the laboratory technician about this. He mentioned that it coul...

There is a lump in the middle of the bone in the front of the lower leg? Dear Doctor, my father underwent surgery on May 24 to remove a skin mass, which was sent for pathology testing. The hospital informed us that the stitches would be removed in two weeks, along with the report...

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 ...

The significance of the nasopharyngeal carcinoma screening index? Hello Dr. Chen, I have seen many people online saying that a positive reaction for both EA-IgA and VCA-IgA indicates a very high probability of developing nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Does this mean that if both EA an...

Is intermittent proteinuria possible in multiple myeloma? Hello, I am currently 19 years old and have been experiencing intermittent proteinuria for the past four years, during which I have undergone regular monitoring (at laboratories and large hospitals). My kidney function and...

Shoulder pain If I used to chew betel nut but no longer do, will I get cancer? I went to a clinic for an examination, and the doctor said everything is fine.

Cancer screening Hello Dr. Lai: 1. How can a comprehensive cancer screening be performed? 2. Is it necessary to conduct separate screenings for each organ? 3. What is the accuracy of the results? 4. What do cancer markers signify? Thank you for your responses, Doctor!

How to detect cancer early? How can doctors detect cancer early?

Liver cancer consultation Dr. Chen: Hello! Thank you for your response. My grandmother has tested positive for hepatitis B antigen. In April, her AFP was 200, in May it was 400, in September it was 500, and in November it was 1000. The doctor informed us that surgery and emboliza...

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...

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 ...

The CEA levels in the health checkup have been increasing year by year? Doctor: Hello. I am 52 years old and underwent surgery for a benign meningioma 25 years ago. My father passed away from colorectal cancer a few years ago, and my mother had endometrial cancer but is doing wel...