Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 23

There is a hard lump in the thigh? Hello Doctor, a couple of days ago while sitting, I accidentally felt a round, hard mass on the outer side of my thigh, about the size of an egg. It is not visible from the outside, and I can't really feel it when standing, but when I squat...

There is lymphatic edema in the left side of the neck? Hello, doctor. Three years ago, I discovered lymphatic swelling on the left side of my neck (about five centimeters from the thyroid position, approximately 1.5 times larger than the corresponding lymph node on the right side...

If one breast has been removed and the opposite breast frequently shows calcifications that require monitoring, is it possible to perform a prophylactic mastectomy? Hello Dr. Lai, I am 45 years old. In 2012, I was diagnosed with stage 2A breast cancer in my left breast and underw...

Diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma? Hello, I hope you don't mind me reaching out for advice. My mother (68 years old) was found to have four tumors during an LDCT scan (1 in the right middle lobe, 2 in the right upper lobe, and 1 in the left upper lobe). She only feels some ...

About breast cancer chemotherapy? Dear Director Lai, I apologize for the intrusion. My mother is 76 years old and was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in February of this year (with a 2.5 cm tumor in the left breast; CT and bone scans showed no metastasis). She underwent su...

Chronic lymphadenopathy Hello, I have had multiple lymph nodes in my body for many years. For about three years, I have had them on the left side of my neck, behind my ears, and in the groin area. They have been persistent but do not cause any pain or seem to be enlarging. Some a...

There is a lump in the groin area? Hello, doctor. About a month or two ago, I noticed a growth in my groin area that is about the size of half a finger. It has a black dot on the surface, and it doesn't hurt or cause any discomfort. What could this be? Is it a tumor?

A tumor on the neck? Hello Dr. Chen: I have had a lump on the left side of my neck for almost three years. Recently, I had a CT scan, and the doctor said they are still unsure what it is, only suggesting it might be a hemangioma. To confirm, I would need to undergo surgery for a ...

There are tumors on both sides of the mandible? There are four tumors on both sides of the mandible that are movable, have recently increased in size, and sometimes cause pain while at other times do not. Could this be a malignant tumor?

A hard lump behind the ear appeared, and the next day, a hard lump was also found on the same side of the neck? A hard lump was discovered behind the ear yesterday. It is quite firm and causes pain when pressed; there is a slight pain when not pressed, but it is not very noticeab...

Neck problems Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you two questions: 1. About four years ago, I noticed a lump on the upper side of my neck (it is elongated, not nodular). I consulted an ENT specialist who said it was nothing (I was concerned he might not have palpated it cle...

A hard lump in the back of the neck and a sore throat lasting for a week? Last Thursday, after being exposed to the wind, I felt a pressure in my head and a slight sore throat. When I touched the back of my neck, I found a hard lump about two centimeters in diameter, located at t...

Chemotherapy for gastric cancer in dogs? Hello Dr. Lai, my family member is in the late stage of stage III gastric cancer. They have had half of their stomach removed and have started their first round of chemotherapy. The hospital mentioned that it's best not to have a dog ...

Why do relapses and metastases occur? My father has stage IV oral cancer. From August of last year to March of this year, he has been in and out of the hospital. A few days ago, the ENT specialist mentioned that the cancer has metastasized to the lungs and does not recommend furt...

Oral cancer metastasis Hello Doctor: My father is 60 years old and was diagnosed with stage IV gingival cancer that had invaded the mandible in June of last year. He underwent surgery to remove the mandible and had lymphadenectomy, and the postoperative report showed no cancer ce...

Elderly patients are unable to tolerate chemotherapy? Dear Director, My father is 84 years old. After the Lunar New Year, he was diagnosed with stage 2B rectal cancer (the tumor is 4 cm from the anal opening). The attending physician assessed that the tumor is too large and reco...

A tendon tumor has developed on the left side of the face? My mother has a tendon tumor on the left side of her face, which has already been surgically removed. However, according to the doctor, there were many small tumors, not just one. My mother also reports that the entire le...

Chest lump Hello Doctor: My mother has a large hard lump in her left breast. It feels very firm and solid, and pressing on the lump is quite painful. Sometimes, even without touching it, the lump can hurt on its own, and it's very painful. The lump is located on the outer si...

The necessity of total mastectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy? My mother, who is 77 years old, underwent a right total mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection on January 20. The postoperative pathology report indicated triple-negative breast cancer, stage IIB T3N0M0, with a t...

Thank you, Dr. Lai, for your continued questions? Dr. Lai: Thank you for your prompt response. My brother's brain tumor surgery was completed on March 15, and he was transferred to a regular ward on March 18. The doctor mentioned that it is not a metastatic tumor, but it is ...