Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 19

Postoperative and chemotherapy monitoring of abnormal CEA levels? Hello Doctor, my mother underwent a colectomy last November, and her CEA level was in the 70s at that time. After the surgery, the level did not decrease. Following the initiation of chemotherapy, the CEA level con...

A lump near the armpit suddenly enlarged? Hello, Dr. Lai: I have had a hard lump about the size of a mung bean near my right armpit for a long time. Since it has not been painful and has not increased in size, I have ignored it. However, in the past three days, the lump suddenly ...

The relationship between cancer treatment and thyroid nodules? Hello, Doctor. This year, my mother and grandmother were diagnosed with breast cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer, respectively. My mother has already started her radiation therapy, while my grandmother is still undergo...

There is a hard lump inside the scar from axillary lymph node surgery? Doctor, my wife was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer five years ago, and six months ago it was discovered that the cancer had metastasized to the lymph nodes on the other side. She underwent chemotherapy...

Cancer Treatment: Treatment for Cancer Cells in Cerebrospinal Fluid Hello Dr. Chen: My wife was diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer at the end of last year after six years. Cancer cells were found in her cerebrospinal fluid, and she is currently undergoing her fifth roun...

Swelling under the left ear in the neck? I have a hard lump under my left ear on the left side of my neck. Initially, I felt some swelling and pain in my neck. Later, I visited a clinic, and the doctor said it was tonsillitis and prescribed cold medication for three days. After f...

Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Hello Doctor: On February 21, I was diagnosed with a 6 cm tumor on the left side of my thyroid and two tumors measuring about 1-2 cm on the right side. I underwent a surgical removal, and the pathology results showed that the right side was benign whil...

Preoperative Preparation for Esophageal Cancer Surgery Hello Doctor, my father-in-law (78) underwent a CT and PET scan two days ago, which revealed a 7 cm tumor in the middle to lower esophagus, with spread to nearby lymph nodes. After consultation, a professor has agreed to perf...

Does leukemia run in families? Hello, if my uncle has blood cancer, is there a chance that it can be inherited by us or our mother? If so, what is the likelihood? Thank you.

Neck issues Hello, my mother is around 38 years old. About a month or two ago, she noticed a lump in her neck, which has been slowly decreasing in size but hasn't completely disappeared; there is still a hard lump that seems to move slightly when swallowing. We are now worri...

Lymph nodes inside the right lower jaw? Hello Doctor, in early December, I noticed a swollen lymph node on the inside of my right jaw that was painful. I went to an ENT clinic for an examination, and the doctor diagnosed it as lymphadenitis and prescribed medication for three day...

Inguinal mass Hello, doctor. On January 29th, I suddenly noticed a small hard lump in my groin area. I found that it is movable and does not protrude. After researching online, I learned that it is located where lymph nodes are. Following my family's advice, I visited a fami...

There are two soft lumps on the neck? A few days ago, I noticed my neck was itchy, and when I scratched it, I felt a soft lump that wasn't protruding and only felt firm when pressed (it moves and isn't painful). When I checked my neck again, I found another similar lump...

Hard lump near the anus? Hello, I have a hard lump less than 1 cm in size located about 2 cm from my anus towards my testicles. It doesn't hurt when pressed down, but it is uncomfortable. I have had it for about one to two months, and it remains the same size. Occasionally, ...

Oral issues There are red spots on the tip of the tongue, with some areas being deeper or lighter in color, and sometimes they even disappear. Is it normal to have some white areas at the base of the tongue? Could this be oral cancer? I usually go to sleep after 11 PM every day.

Breast Cancer Diet Can cancer patients consume soy products?

Chemotherapy drug options for triple-negative breast cancer? Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer last December, approximately 2.4 cm in size. The lymph node biopsy did not show any cancer cells because the tumor is located too close to the nip...

Switching from injectable chemotherapy for gastric cancer to oral administration? Hello Dr. Chen, My father (60 years old) underwent a partial gastrectomy due to gastric cancer. The doctor recommended adjuvant chemotherapy (5-FU), and he has completed the eighth cycle out of twe...

Chemotherapy for cervical cancer My grandmother is around 72 years old. Last summer, she was diagnosed with stage II cervical cancer and subsequently underwent chemotherapy. However, during her last chemotherapy session, the doctor mentioned that there are still cancer cells in h...

Adrenal nodule If Dr. Hu's family member has a post-operative CT scan that reveals an adrenal nodule smaller than 1 cm, and there is a concern for malignant tumor metastasis to the adrenal gland, what tests should be performed to confirm its nature?