Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 18

Suspected bone metastasis from endometrial cancer? Hello Doctor: I had surgery for endometrial cancer last May, and the pathology report indicated stage III. By February, all my treatments were completed, but my tumor markers have not decreased (still in the 70s). There are sever...

Is it possible to treat a 10 cm liver tumor? My father, aged 46, is a carrier of hepatitis B and does not have a habit of drinking alcohol. Our family maintains a normal lifestyle, diet, and routine, and he regularly takes reishi mushroom supplements for liver health. He also goe...

Stage III esophageal adenocarcinoma? Hello Doctor, my father was diagnosed with stage III esophageal adenocarcinoma in mid-April. There is only some space left in the upper part of his stomach, and the gastric wall at the gastroesophageal junction has thickened. In early May, a c...

Lung cancer metastasis to the brain? Hello Doctor: My boyfriend is Malaysian, and his mother has been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer that has metastasized to the brain. She has just completed radiation therapy for the brain. Initially, she was supposed to receive a treatment...

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...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I noticed a small lump in my armpit, about 0.5 centimeters in size. It is not very prominent and cannot be seen in the mirror; I can only feel it by touch. It has a soft texture, is immovable, and feels similar to a mos...

Genetic issues? Hello Doctor, I am 25 years old. When I was 15, I was diagnosed with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) located in my left knee. During a follow-up appointment in my senior year of college, about 9 years after my last treatment, it was found to have metastasized to my lun...

Right cervical lymphadenopathy? Last week, I developed two lumps on the right side of my neck that are painful, sore, and numb to the touch. I visited an otolaryngologist, who prescribed anti-inflammatory medication. At that time, I also had a cold and cough, so the doctor mentio...

My grandmother, who is over 90 years old, has been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. What are the concerns regarding her subsequent treatment? Recently, it was discovered that my 90-year-old grandmother has stage II breast cancer, PR+ER+Her2+(currently undergoing FISH testin...

End-stage assessment of multiple myeloma? Dear Doctor, My father was diagnosed with stage II multiple myeloma six years ago at the age of 65. He did not undergo a stem cell transplant but chose treatment with CyBorD (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone). For the firs...

Lymph Node Issues - Follow-up Questions Thank you for your previous response, Doctor. I have a question to ask. You mentioned that removing a lymph node can only confirm whether that specific node is problematic. However, another doctor told me that lymphoma is systemic, so it do...

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 ...

Lymph node issues? Hello Doctor, I had a biopsy of the groin lymph nodes last October, which turned out to be benign. In February, I had a PET scan for a chest nodule, and there were no significant issues. However, recently I have been feeling more and more lymph nodes, so I went...

Why do doctors generally not recommend surgery? Is it because there may be potential complications? Hello Doctor, in early December 2016, I felt pain inside my right lower jaw. I thought about massaging it and found a lymph node. After taking medication at a nearby ENT clinic, it...

Iron deficiency anemia cannot restore hemoglobin levels? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing issues since over five years ago, with my blood test reports showing normal hemoglobin levels and white blood cell counts around 13,000. Two years ago, I underwent partial gastrecto...

For lateral lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma, is surgery recommended or is iodine-131 treatment preferred? 1. What is the ideal level of thyroglobulin (TG)? 2. Given the bilateral lateral neck lymph node metastasis, should surgery be performed or should anothe...

Adjuvant medication Hello, Dr. Lai! I recently underwent a colonoscopy, and it was found that there are two flat polyps extending horizontally at the cecum: one measuring approximately 1.5 cm x 0.7 cm and the other in a V-shape measuring about 2 cm x 0.5 cm. Visually, they are di...

Oral chemotherapy drugs Hello Dr. Chen, my mother is 86 years old and underwent a right hemicolectomy for a tumor at the end of March. She has now been discharged and is back home. However, the pathology report indicates that although it is stage II, the cell differentiation is p...

Radiation Therapy Hello, the patient is a 73-year-old woman diagnosed with stage 3B cervical cancer. She has undergone 28 sessions of external beam radiation therapy and 3 sessions of chemotherapy during the radiation treatment. Due to hospital equipment limitations, she did not ...

Breast lump Hello Doctor, I have noticed that since my university days, I could feel spindle-shaped hard lumps in both of my breasts that seemed like lymph nodes. At that time, I consulted a doctor who said there was no problem. Recently, while showering, I found that the one on ...