Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 20

Does liver cancer metastasize? Dear Dr. Hu, This year, my friend was diagnosed with liver cancer. Both the CT scan and MRI evaluations indicate no lymphatic or distant metastasis, making surgical resection possible. Can you confirm if these examinations can reliably rule out me...

Is the persistent pain in the neck lymph nodes after chemotherapy an indication that it hasn't been controlled? Hello Doctor, my father is 50 years old and has stage IV gastric cancer that has metastasized to the lymph nodes in his shoulder and abdomen, as well as to a small...

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy side effects? My sister is 39 years old and has stage III colon cancer. The doctor recommended a five-week course of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, after which the tumor shrank by 80% or disappeared. She is currently resting at home for abo...

Adrenal nodules discovered after liver cancer surgery? Hello Dr. Chen, In April of this year, a family member underwent surgery for liver cancer. The preoperative CT assessment indicated T2N0M0 (Hospital A), while the preoperative MRI assessment indicated T1N0M0 (Hospital B). T...

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Hello Doctor: After my child's chemotherapy, a PET scan showed a dark area, and the doctor said it was fluid in the bladder. Does this mean that the PET scan can still visualize the pelvis and coccyx? Could it obstruct the view? Since my ch...

Preoperative and postoperative treatment for breast cancer? Hello Doctor, My mother has been undergoing regular mammograms every six months and was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. The tumor is located at the 9 o'clock position in the right breast, measuring 1.2 cm,...

Please provide your questions related to the B2-M index? Hello Dr. Hu, A month ago, I developed a cluster of five lymph nodes of varying sizes on the right side of my neck within a week. The doctor tested my cancer marker, and my Beta-2 microglobulin level was 2415 (the referen...

Breast cancer treatment Hello, Dr. Lai! I would like to inquire about the follow-up treatment for breast cancer. The report states the following: Size: 22mm, Lymph nodes: no metastasis, Margins: clear, Distant metastasis: none, Stage: IIA, Classification: Luminal B type, ER: >...

Cervical cancer treatment The patient is a 72-year-old mother who has been diagnosed with stage 3B cervical cancer. The gynecologist believes that surgery is not advisable. After undergoing 28 sessions of radiation therapy and 3 sessions of chemotherapy, the tumor has slightly sh...

Early-stage gastric cancer..? I would like to inquire about an elderly family member in their 60s. A few years ago, they suffered a stroke that left the left side of their body paralyzed. Recently, during a bowel movement, they noticed black stools, and upon examination, they wer...

Lymph nodes near the left clavicle in the neck? Hello, doctor. I just received my health check report, which indicates a suspected lymph node near the left side of my neck close to the clavicle. I recalled that the muscle on the left side of my neck, which I check during thyroid ...

Thrombocytosis Hello Doctor, I recently received the results of my university health check, which indicated that I have thrombocytosis (586) and leukocytosis (13). I had another test done later, and although the numbers decreased, they are still high: platelets (546) and white bl...

I don't want to give up on my lymphoma issues; I want to focus on early detection and early treatment? Hello Doctor: Before I received your response, I underwent a core needle biopsy yesterday. The doctor I consulted is a hematologist-oncologist, and the report will not be a...

Liver cancer & liver tumor embolization chemotherapy Hello, Doctor: My mother was found to have an 8 cm malignant tumor during her annual health check-up. Despite undergoing various tests and imaging studies, and after a challenging process, she is scheduled for an embolizati...

In stage II triple-negative breast cancer, the necessity of radiation therapy after chemotherapy followed by surgery depends on several factors, including the size of the tumor, lymph node involvement, and the margins of the surgical resection. Radiation therapy is often recommen...

The issue of colorectal cancer metastasizing to the lungs? Dear Doctor, I would like to ask a few questions. My father was diagnosed with colon cancer 4-5 years ago, which was staged from 1 to 2. He underwent surgery for tumor resection and received approximately 8 months of che...

Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy for Cancer Hello, my mother has been diagnosed with stage II B endometrial adenocarcinoma and will undergo radiation therapy. The side effects of radiation therapy seem quite significant. With the current linear accelerator technology, will ther...

Medication consultation The patient has been taking hormonal therapy for nearly a year but can no longer tolerate the side effects, including joint pain, which is making it difficult to get out of bed. They feel as though they are on the verge of a stroke and have no energy, so t...

Lymphadenopathy Hello, doctor! I have a small lump on my neck. I visited a large hospital in June, and the doctor said it was a lymph node, which might disappear on its own in a few months or half a year. After that, I had a few colds, and other lymph nodes appeared on my neck, b...

Lung cancer without cough or hemoptysis? Hello, doctor. Is it possible for a lung cancer patient to not exhibit coughing symptoms but only present with hemoptysis? Thank you.