Cancer treatment, Oncology FAQ - Page 4

Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Hello, doctor! A few years ago, during a health check-up, I discovered that I had a thyroid tumor on the right side, measuring over 2 centimeters. All the examinations indicated it was benign, so I was treated with medication. Later, not w...

"Herb Cancer Clear + Wen Nuo Ping" Hello, Director Lai. I am a terminal patient with liver metastasis from breast cancer. My doctor has suggested treatment with "Capecitabine + Paclitaxel" or "Capecitabine + Vinorelbine." If I choose the less effecti...

Bladder cancer D1 Hello Doctor, I would like to ask the following questions: 1. My mother has bladder cancer and has undergone a radical cystectomy. During the surgery, two lymph nodes in the groin were found. The attending physician mentioned that she needs to undergo chemothe...

The National Health Insurance does not cover oral targeted therapy medications? Hello, Director Lai. My father was diagnosed with hematologic cancer at the end of June, and the report stated "subacute myeloid leukemia" (but I couldn't find much information on this ...

Wanke medication Dr. Chen! I have undergone chemotherapy abroad and completed two autologous stem cell transplants. I am currently receiving injections of Venclexta (2.4 mg every two weeks) and taking Revlimid (10 mg) as part of my follow-up treatment. I plan to return to Taiwan ...

Cancer treatment & non-treatment I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

Is chemotherapy necessary? Stage I breast cancer, partial mastectomy, PR negative, ER positive (90%), Her-2/neu protein: without overexpression (score 1+), Ki-67: ~15% labeling index, 50 years old, perimenopausal, tumor size less than 1 cm (0.8 x 0.7 x 0.6), nuclear grade: 3, no ...

The internet is spreading misinformation regarding cancer treatment (forwarded from the Minister's mailbox)? Hello, may I ask if the following shared content is accurate information? The United States has finally acknowledged that surgery or chemotherapy can actually acceler...

Nasal cavity cancer with eyelid edema? Hello, Dr. Chen! I have been suffering from nasopharyngeal carcinoma for over ten years. Recently, for more than two months, I have had swelling in the upper eyelid of my left eye. I have visited several clinics, but the ointments and eye dr...

What are the dietary considerations for cancer patients? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions. My father underwent surgery for stage II colon cancer in February of this year and is currently receiving chemotherapy, having completed about six sessions so far. The...

Esophageal tumor Hello, doctor. My father has been diagnosed with stage III esophageal cancer, and the tumor has grown into the bronchus, making surgery impossible. The doctor has suggested paying out of pocket for injections and radiation therapy. Given my father's current ...

Stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma Dear Doctor, My mother was diagnosed with stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma in August of this year. A week after the diagnosis, she promptly underwent several tests arranged by the hospital, including the creation of a model necessary for radi...

Does your hospital offer electrotherapy? Dear Mrs. Chang, I would like to inquire if your hospital offers radiation therapy for cancer patients, as my family member, who has cancer, has recently moved back to Hsinchu from another location. Thank you.

CLS Biological Immunotherapy Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about CLS biological immunotherapy because my father is a stage IV oropharyngeal cancer patient. He has already undergone treatment at Hsinchu Hospital, including seven weeks of radiation therapy and three cycles ...

Treatment regimens for colorectal cancer medications? Hello Dr. Chen, I have a question I would like to ask you. I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer, which has been surgically removed, and I now have a colostomy. For my subsequent medication treatment, my doctor prescribed C...

Regarding treatment options for prostate cancer: Regarding prostate cancer treatment options for my father, who is 70 years old with no cardiovascular disease or diabetes, he underwent a biopsy in July 2010, which resulted in T2bN0M0 and a Gleason score of 7. We hope to minimize ...

Issues regarding treatment for stage 3 lung cancer...! A decision on whether to proceed with targeted therapy needs to be made in the next two days? The father is 60 years old and has been experiencing swelling in the jaw and neck (so severe that the neck is almost not visible) a...

Abnormal bowel and bladder function after electrotherapy? Hello, Dr. Chen. My mother (56 years old) underwent a total hysterectomy along with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy three years ago due to cervical cancer. She subsequently received chemotherapy ...

The efficacy of chemotherapy beyond the prescribed duration? My mother was first hospitalized for chemotherapy on July 10, 2009, and officially admitted on July 12, 2009. She is scheduled for her second round of chemotherapy on July 24, 2009. However, E-Da Hospital currently has ...

Breast cancer, cancer index issues? Hello Doctor: My mother has stage III breast cancer and has completed four rounds of chemotherapy before surgery and six rounds after surgery. She has also just finished radiation therapy. I would like to ask about her lab results. Before the s...