Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 32

Is this oral cancer? Hello Doctor: (1) I have a small bump on the inside of my right cheek. My mom looked at it and said it is very small and almost difficult to see. She mentioned that it is the same pink color as normal tissue, with a "bump" on top that looks like a w...

Can I consume Antrodia camphorata during chemotherapy? Dear Dr. Lai: My husband has metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, and he is also a carrier of hepatitis B (currently taking Baraclude). He is undergoing chemotherapy and targeted therapy, and he has comp...

How to detect cancer early? How can doctors detect cancer early?

Penile cancer!!! Hello, doctor: What are the early symptoms of penile cancer? How large can the tumor be? Where does the tumor typically grow?

Rectal bleeding Hello Dr. Chen: Recently, I have been drinking very little water, and my work involves sitting for long periods, as does my time at home. Later, I noticed blood in my stool. The stool sank to the bottom of the toilet, and the water around it was pink, with a few d...

Regarding inguinal lymphadenopathy? Hello, doctor. I started experiencing pain in mid-February, which led to the discovery of enlarged lymph nodes on both sides of my groin. After visiting several clinics as well as Veterans General Hospital and Mackay Memorial Hospital, the doct...

Is there cancer? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my mother. She mentioned that when she brushes her gums, there is noticeable bleeding, but when she doesn't do it intentionally, it's not as bad. She has also been experiencing small bubbles in her urine since ear...

Suspected metastasis of breast cancer to the cervical lymph nodes? Hello Dr. Chen, my mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer for eleven years. Initially, she underwent a total mastectomy of the right breast and axillary lymph nodes, but did not receive chemotherapy. She has...

Ear effusion I am a stage III nasopharyngeal cancer patient. I underwent treatment in December 2005, and it has been six years since then. However, I am often troubled by fluid accumulation in my ears, requiring me to go to the hospital for drainage every three months on average....

Lymphadenopathy (inflammation? tumor) Dear Dr. Fan, I have had a single enlarged lymph node on the left side of my neck for three months. There are no other discomforts in my body, and anti-inflammatory treatment has been ineffective. The lymph node is painless and has not incre...

After three years of monitoring and having the artificial blood vessel removed, can it be considered healed? Hello: A family member has been diagnosed with stage II peritoneal cancer, has undergone tumor resection, and completed chemotherapy. It has been three years of follow-up,...

Prostate cancer issues Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about post-operative issues related to prostate cancer. My father underwent surgery for stage II prostate cancer last November, and his post-operative recovery has been good. The pathology report showed no signs of meta...

Persistent fever Hello, my father was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer last November. Since then, he has undergone radiation therapy for the head and neck, liver, and pelvic region. In May, two tumors were found in his liver, and he received 25 sessions of radiation therapy f...

Can chemotherapy be used to treat warts as well? Hello: A female elder in my family has undergone two courses of chemotherapy for rectal cancer. One year after completing the treatment, all cancer markers are normal. During the illness, warts were found in the genital area, and t...

Is it true that a recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma will always have an odor? (Forwarded from the Director's mailbox) Is it possible for nasopharyngeal carcinoma to recur in situ without any noticeable symptoms?

Regarding the duration of inflammation? When do lymph nodes typically shrink? It seems that the ones in my neck and head have reduced to about 1 to 2 centimeters and haven't changed since then. I played table tennis today and my groin area feels sore. What are the characteri...

Lymphatic issues 1. I have a slender lymph node on the left side of my neck and under both armpits, approximately 2.5 centimeters in length. It moves when pressed and is not painful. What could this be? Is it possible that it is cancer? 2. If I have blood drawn, will it be able...

Laryngeal cancer How long will the throat redness and pain from radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer last? My father completed his treatment in February, and he is still experiencing throat pain, only able to consume soft and liquid diets. The doctor has noted the redness and s...

Stage III colorectal cancer with metastasis to the lungs is classified as Stage IV? Thank you for taking the time to respond to my inquiry on March 8th. Currently, I have white spots in both lungs, so surgery is not an option. After three months of treatment with second-line medi...

Laryngeal cancer The duration of hoarseness following radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer can vary depending on several factors, including the individual’s overall health, the extent of the radiation treatment, and how well the body responds to it. Generally, hoarseness may im...