Cancer treatment, Oncology FAQ - Page 5

Postoperative treatment for breast cancer? A month ago, my mother felt a small hard lump under her breast. She went to a nearby hospital for an examination, and the results indicated it was benign. However, feeling uneasy, she returned to Chung Shan Medical University for a more ...

Subglottic carcinoma Hello, I am a bride from Mainland China and I have obtained my identification card. My father has been diagnosed with subglottic cancer, which has already been surgically removed. After the surgery, he underwent radiation therapy, but less than a month after ...

Breast Cancer Diet Hello Dr. Chen: A relative in our family underwent breast cancer surgery last December and is about to start 8 sessions of chemotherapy. Are there two types of chemotherapy costs: one covered by health insurance and one out-of-pocket? Approximately how much do ...

Cancer medications Hello, doctor: Some people say, "Cancer is not a death sentence," but I disagree. My mother was originally diagnosed with stage II breast cancer, and during her treatment, she nearly died. Afterward, she recovered and her life was saved. However, she ...

Treatment for breast cancer patients with special conditions - please help! Hello, doctor! We truly value medical resources, but we are feeling quite lost, which is why we are seeking your advice. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the He Shin Cancer Hospital in May th...

Could you please provide more context or specify what you would like to know about chemotherapy? Dr. Fan, thank you so much for your clarification. Without your explanation, I would not have known there were other treatment options available. The attending physician did not menti...

How to improve the condition of leg edema after taking Iressa? Hello Dr. Chen! My father was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2003, and by the time it was discovered, he was already in stage II. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy, his condition improved, a...

Improvement of symptoms after treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Hello Doctor: My mother is a patient with stage II to III nasopharyngeal carcinoma. She has recently completed chemotherapy and radiation therapy. While we understand that oral discomfort is common after treatm...

Colorectal cancer Hello, Doctor: My mother has stage IV rectal cancer, and recently three tumors measuring about 1 to 3 centimeters were found on her liver, with a CEA level of 45. Since she has already tried several medications, we decided to use Cetuximab, along with 5FU and CP...

Can you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Your question: Hello, my mother is a breast cancer patient. In 2000, she had her right lymph nodes removed, and in 2002, there was a recurrence, leading to the removal of her right breast. Recently, she has been e...

Prostate cancer Hello, my father is 61 years old and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. The doctor recommended radiation therapy, but I have read reports suggesting that surgical treatment is preferable. Which method is better, and which has fewer side effects or compli...

Electrotherapy Hello Dr. Chen, I previously inquired about my mother's salivary gland cancer issues in March and April, and I have some additional questions I hope to discuss with you. After my mother underwent a total parotidectomy, she was scheduled for 33 sessions of radi...

Nasopharyngeal cancer treatment issues? Hello Doctor: My father is currently undergoing treatment for stage II nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy once a week. He is experiencing some changes in taste, along with oral mucosal lesions, causi...

Noni juice I have heard that Noni juice can help maintain health and that long-term use may inhibit the rapid development of cancer cells, or that it might provide some small benefits to patients. Is this true or false? Thank you.

Lymphoma. Tumors... Are they hereditary? If there are patients in the family, what special precautions should be taken in daily life? Are there any foods that should be avoided? Recently, my grandfather has been feeling unwell for about 1 to 2 months. He has only been visiting sm...

Radiation-induced osteonecrosis 1. Is the surgical debridement performed due to osteoradionecrosis after oral cancer surgery considered a treatment for cancer or a complication following cancer radiotherapy? ( ) Treatment for cancer (X) Complication following cancer radiotherapy ...

Thyroid radiofrequency ablation Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma around November last year, and I underwent a course of radiation therapy (30 sessions totaling 6000 rads) a little over a month later. Given my current ...

Brain cancer Hello Doctor, 1. The clinical trial for urine extract CDA2 has already begun in Taiwan. Which hospitals offer this treatment? 2. After radiation therapy for brain tumors, abnormal reactions may occur around the tumor, such as enlargement or the appearance of nume...

Joint stiffness Hello Director Fan from Fengyuan Hospital, I apologize for the interruption. I would like to ask about my father, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer ten years ago. After surgery performed by a doctor at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and undergoing chemotherap...

Could you please clarify your request? Hello, I read several articles about "oral cancer" today. What confuses me is that over 80% of cases are attributed to so-called "bad habits" (like chewing betel nut), while the remaining 20% are related to hygiene issues...