Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 30

Abdominal small tumor I had surgery for colon cancer about six months ago. There is an area extending about 15 degrees from 8 centimeters below my navel in the lower right abdomen. I can feel three lumps about the size of a pea, located in different positions in the lower right a...

Cervical lymph nodes Hello Dr. Chen: Recently, I noticed three lymph nodes in the area of my Adam's apple, each less than 0.5 cm in size. They are movable, and I am unsure about their hardness—whether they are soft or hard. They are not painful. I visited an ENT clinic, and ...

Elevated CA 19-9 levels? Hello Dr. Chen: In 2009, I was found to have an elevated CA 19-9 level (64). At that time, I underwent various examinations, including MRI and endoscopy, which revealed a 9 cm benign focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) in the liver, while the pancreas and oth...

Postoperative care for rectal cancer? In the follow-up after surgery for stage I rectal cancer, which is more effective for accurate diagnosis: colonoscopy or computed tomography (CT) scan? Thank you.

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Hello, I apologize for the additional questions. May I ask about the 10-year cure rate of 95%? What happens after those 10 years? If the patient is currently 50 years old, and the average life expectancy in our country is around 79 years, does this...

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Hello, my family member was recently diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). I would like to ask if this is considered cancer? What is the cure rate? Does "cure" mean complete recovery? What dietary, nutritional, and lifestyle cha...

Lymph Node Medical Issues Hello, doctor. In March of this year, I underwent surgery for early-stage oral cancer on my right cheek. Post-surgery, there were no significant issues. However, in August, I started experiencing unexplained night sweats and fever. In September, my right...

Left-sided skull base tumor Dear Dr. Chen, My mother has been diagnosed with a left-sided skull base tumor. Although it is not a recurrence or metastasis of the nasopharyngeal carcinoma she had 23 years ago, it is still caused by epithelial cancer cells and has expanded to invad...

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma with a left-sided posterior neck mass? Hello Dr. Chen, My mother is 64 years old and was diagnosed with stage II nasopharyngeal carcinoma 23 years ago. She underwent cobalt-60 radiation therapy at that time, and her condition has been under control sinc...

The internet is spreading misinformation regarding cancer treatment (forwarded from the Minister's mailbox)? Hello, may I ask if the following shared content is accurate information? The United States has finally acknowledged that surgery or chemotherapy can actually acceler...

Axillary lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor: I have a history of asthma. Recently, I had a persistent cough, so I visited a pulmonologist. After blood tests and an X-ray, the doctor diagnosed me with a Mycoplasma infection causing bronchitis, and prescribed antibiotics and cough medica...

Nasal cavity cancer with eyelid edema? Hello, Dr. Chen! I have been suffering from nasopharyngeal carcinoma for over ten years. Recently, for more than two months, I have had swelling in the upper eyelid of my left eye. I have visited several clinics, but the ointments and eye dr...

Terminal lung cancer Hello, my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010 due to pleural effusion, but she was classified as stage III and could not undergo surgery, so she was treated with chemotherapy, including cisplatin-based chemotherapy, and has also received oral target...

Cervical lymph nodes Dear Dr. Chen, I apologize for reaching out again. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. I have noticed a lump in my neck that seems to be a lymph node for the past three months. Its size has remained relatively the same, and it hasn't notice...

What are the dietary considerations for cancer patients? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions. My father underwent surgery for stage II colon cancer in February of this year and is currently receiving chemotherapy, having completed about six sessions so far. The...

About breast cancer causing pleural effusion? I would like to ask: Seven years ago, a relative was diagnosed with a tumor in the chest, which was surgically removed and followed by chemotherapy. Recently, they suddenly started experiencing shortness of breath while walking and pe...

Are these the symptoms of osteosarcoma? Recently, I've been experiencing some pain near the hip joint in my thigh, which has become more pronounced this morning. The pain is especially noticeable when I move the joint, and I often feel discomfort in my calf muscles (like a w...

Esophageal tumor treatment Hello Doctor, my family member has esophageal cancer and has started undergoing out-of-pocket chemotherapy and radiation therapy. They have completed two cycles of chemotherapy and eight sessions of radiation therapy, but their throat has started to fee...

Spinal tap examination Dear Dr. Fan, My mother previously visited Fengyuan Hospital for an examination due to elevated white blood cell counts. You recommended that she be hospitalized for a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) to investigate further. However, she is concerned about pot...

Esophageal tumor Hello, doctor. My father has been diagnosed with stage III esophageal cancer, and the tumor has grown into the bronchus, making surgery impossible. The doctor has suggested paying out of pocket for injections and radiation therapy. Given my father's current ...