Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 13

Prostate cancer Hello Dr. Chen, my father is 81 years old and had a PSA level of 14.9, which led to a prostate biopsy that confirmed the presence of cancer cells. The doctor then arranged for a CT scan of the pelvic area, a chest X-ray, and a nuclear medicine scan of the entire s...

The necessity of continuing to participate in clinical trials? Hello Dr. Chen: The patient's second sister (59 years old) has stage IV breast cancer. The doctor did not perform surgery due to metastasis, so she is undergoing chemotherapy and concurrent radiation therapy to t...

Ovarian cancer and Lynparza (olaparib) issues? 1) Can patients with fallopian tube cancer use Lynparza (olaparib) out-of-pocket? What is the approximate cost range? What are the criteria for insurance coverage? 2) For a patient with stage III fallopian tube cancer who has relaps...

Facial nerve fibroma As a child, I had a facial nerve neurofibroma located on the facial nerve. Can it be surgically removed? If removed, will it grow back? I also have some brown patches on my body.

Gynecological cancer metastasized to the lungs? Hello, Doctor! My mother was diagnosed with vulvar cancer 7-8 years ago and underwent surgery to remove the tumor. It recurred two years later, requiring another surgery and radiation therapy. Last year, several tumors were found in...

Hard lumps on both sides of the groin? Hello, doctor. I was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Due to extreme discomfort in my body, the tumor is small but located in a dangerous position that cannot be biopsied. Therefore, the interventional radiologist suggested that my pr...

The CT report shows three enhancing nodules in S4b, with the largest measuring up to 21mm, suspicious for metastasis? Hello Dr. Chen, my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and completed chemotherapy over a year ago. Recently, during a follow-up, the doctor recommended a CT sca...

The treatment options for stage IIIB squamous cell lung carcinoma typically include a combination of therapies. These may involve: 1. **Chemotherapy**: Often used as a primary treatment to shrink tumors and control symptoms. 2. **Radiation Therapy**: Can Hello Dr. Chen, my mothe...

Questions regarding the use of antiarrhythmic medication Dronedarone after total thyroidectomy? I had a total thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy due to thyroid cancer ten years ago, followed by iodine-131 treatment. There have been no signs of recurrence to date. I am currently ...

Subareolar mass Hello doctor: I am a 21-year-old college student, and I have had issues with being overweight. Recently, I noticed a hard lump under my right breast that feels deep and has a slight pain. I am very worried; could it be breast cancer?

Breast cancer metastasis to the brain, with persistent fever and shortness of breath? I'm sorry to hear about your family's situation. Here are the translated questions: Q1: The doctor said the wheezing is due to pneumonia, but why does it continue to worsen even after...

There is a swelling above the oral cavity? Hello doctor, I have a small lump the size of a grain of rice in the upper part of my mouth. I'm not sure when it appeared; it doesn't hurt, but I'm a bit worried that it might be a cancerous tumor. Additionally, I had sym...

Blood disorders Hello, doctor... Two weeks ago, I went to the emergency room due to dizziness, general weakness, nausea, and bloating. I have a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They drew several vials of blood, and the results showed mild jaundice, low potassium...

Fentanyl transdermal patch Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. I have been using a fentanyl transdermal patch, 50 mcg, continuously for the past six months. However, in the last two months, I have frequently experienced restlessness and an inability to sit still. Ca...

Terminal stage of oral cancer? Recently, my father was diagnosed with terminal oral cancer, with cancer cells located in the left gum and eroding into the left mandible. Surgery is scheduled for the 15th, but prior to that, the doctor has not prescribed any medication for him asi...

I would like to inquire about the treatment medications for lung adenocarcinoma? Hello, doctor. My mother was recently diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, and I would like to know which chemotherapy drugs are covered under the national health insurance or other medications availa...

There is a hard lump in the left chest? Hello Doctor: I am currently 20 years old, male. About a month ago, I suddenly experienced sharp pain in my left chest, similar to menstrual cramps, but it lasted for about 10 minutes and then went away, so I didn't pay much attention ...

Hepatocellular carcinoma TACE and RFA treatment? Hello Dr. Hu, my family member has been diagnosed with liver cancer. After surgical resection, it recurred more than a year later with two small tumors (S1 & S7). They underwent TACE (for S1) and TAE + RFA (for S7). Following t...

Neck issues About 30 days ago, I noticed a lymph node approximately 0.5 cm in size at the posterior edge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle on the left side of my neck. At the same time, I experienced night sweats, fever, and weakness/fatigue. I initially thought it was a respirat...

There is a lump in the groin area? A few days ago, I discovered a movable hard lump about 5 centimeters in size in my groin area that is painful when pressed. Could this possibly be a malignant tumor?