Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 17

Elevated Ca-125 levels? Hello, doctor. My mother (57, postmenopausal) experienced bleeding a few months ago and underwent a dilation and curettage (D&C). Afterward, she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and underwent surgery to remove her uterus, ovaries, and lymph nodes....

Left axillary lymphadenopathy? Hello Dr. Lai! My boyfriend discovered a large lump under his left armpit in August 2017. Prior to this, he had experienced an influenza infection, and we are unsure if that was a triggering factor. In August, he visited the oncology department at M...

The interpretations of the CT scan differ between the two hospitals? During an ultrasound at the clinic, a shadow on the liver was detected. Later, a CT scan at a regional hospital revealed a 2.6 cm liver tumor, with the radiology report suggesting it might be a hemangioma and re...

Suspected intraclaviular mass? Dear Director Chen, I apologize for the interruption. Here's the situation: while driving home from work today, I accidentally touched something on my right clavicle that has been bothering me all night. Pressing on it causes pain in the clavic...

Postauricular mass Hello doctor, I have developed two lumps on the bones behind my left and right ears, which have persisted for two months. One is 0.5 cm, soft, and movable, while the other varies in size between 1 cm and 1.3 cm, is harder, and not very movable. Could this possi...

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...

Why is it easy to develop tumors? Since being diagnosed with a benign chondroma at the age of 23, I have subsequently been found to have fibromas, a breast adenoma, ovarian cysts, and two enlarged inflamed lymph nodes in the neck. Could this be due to my constitution? There are t...

There is a hard lump in the armpit that is very painful? I have recently noticed a hard lump in my armpit that is painful, especially when touched. The skin surface has a slight redness, and the lump is nearly 4 centimeters in size. There is a small wound near the lump. Should I ...

One and a half years after treatment for stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma? My husband has stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma (T4N3M0), located in the supraclavicular fossa and the longus colli muscle area. After a year and a half of treatment, he is doing well. Recently, during a...

A lump behind the ear? One day, I felt pain behind my left ear, and I kept touching it, which resulted in a lump about one centimeter in size. It doesn't hurt, but occasionally feels a bit sore and is not very hard. A few days later, I developed a lump about two centimeters ...

A lump behind the ear? Hello Doctor, I am sixteen years old. One day I felt pain behind my left ear and kept touching it, resulting in a lump about one centimeter in size. It doesn't hurt, but occasionally I feel a slight soreness, and it's not very hard. A few days lat...

Hard lump behind the ear? Hello Doctor, I am sixteen years old. I have a lump about one centimeter on my left ear and a lump about two centimeters on my right ear (they are hard, but I'm not sure if they are movable). Initially, they were just painful and felt strange, but a...

The oral medication for cancer is safe? Hello, doctor! Our elder at home is suspected to have dementia. He has been receiving medical treatment and medication for dementia, but the effects are minimal. He forgets to wash his hands after taking his chemotherapy medication and ofte...

Body mass. Case: 126359 Follow-up? Hello Doctor, I reached out to you two weeks ago. I still haven't been able to make an appointment abroad, so I'm asking you again to assess whether I need to return to Taiwan for medical treatment immediately. Currently, my condition ...

Sudden onset of a lump? Hello Doctor, I am currently seeking a brief consultation as it is quite inconvenient to receive medical care abroad. I would like to assess whether I need to return to Taiwan for immediate treatment. My current condition is as follows: I have developed ...

Stage IV esophageal cancer with metastasis to other sites? Hello, Doctor! At the beginning of July, my father (56 years old) suddenly experienced weakness in his left leg. After examination at the hospital, it was found that there were 3-4 tumors of varying sizes in his brain. Fu...

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.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) Hello: My mother-in-law (60 years old) underwent resection of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) measuring over 20 centimeters two years ago. During the surgery, many small tumors were also discovered in the abdominal cavity. The docto...