Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 43

Breast lump Hello Doctor, I had an ultrasound examination at the oncology department, and the doctor said I have a tumor that is about 2 centimeters. I have a movable hard lump in my breast that does not hurt unless I gently squeeze it, which causes some pain. Does this definitel...

Lymphatic metastasis Dr. Chen, I apologize for asking so many questions, but I am very concerned about my mother's condition, and I hope you can understand. During her radiation therapy, she experienced a recurrence and underwent a fine needle aspiration (FNA) and a PET CT s...

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Dear Dr. Fan, My cousin, who is about 10 years old, was hospitalized due to gastrointestinal bleeding and was diagnosed with acute leukemia. Unfortunately, due to a delay of nearly two months in Vietnam, her condition has worsened significantly...

Metastatic liver cancer (please ask again)? I would like to ask the doctor again, currently, there are two tumors in the liver, with the larger one being approximately 3 centimeters. If interferon is used, is there a higher cure rate? Additionally, since there is currently no evi...

Electrotherapy Hello Dr. Chen, I previously inquired about my mother's salivary gland cancer issues in March and April, and I have some additional questions I hope to discuss with you. After my mother underwent a total parotidectomy, she was scheduled for 33 sessions of radi...

Rehabilitation after Oral Cancer Surgery Dear Dr. Chen, My father is fifty-nine years old. Last July, he underwent surgery for stage II tongue cancer, followed by thirty sessions of radiation therapy a little over a month after the surgery. Unfortunately, during a PET scan this ...

Metastatic liver cancer Last spring, a melanoma was discovered in the eye, and the eye was subsequently removed. Post-surgery, the physician's examination indicated no signs of metastasis, and follow-up abdominal ultrasounds were conducted every three months. However, it was...

How long does it take for the side effects of radiation therapy for oral cancer to improve? Hello, my uncle is undergoing radiation therapy and chemotherapy for oral cancer, and he is experiencing many side effects: 1. Fibrosis around the surgical site in the neck 2. Oral mucosal...

Frequent nosebleeds in children can be concerning, but they are not necessarily indicative of leukemia. Nosebleeds can occur for various reasons, including dry air, allergies, nasal trauma, or underlying conditions such as clotting disorders. If a child experiences recurrent nose...

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Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Hello Doctor: A relative has been diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer, but the pathologist mentioned that more precise tests can only be done after surgery (mastectomy), so the symptoms are not yet fully confirmed. I am a bit worried and would lik...

A tumor has developed on the neck? I previously had a tumor on my neck, which I thought was just swollen lymph nodes, so I didn't pay much attention to it. Recently, I noticed that the tumor has grown larger. I visited a dermatologist, and since I had a cold before, she advi...

extremely fearful I have a large lump in my armpit that feels hard and is painful to touch. Recently, it seems to have developed some pus around it, but I'm afraid to squeeze it. What could it be? Is it a lymph node tumor? Should I avoid touching it? Can I drain the pus? How...

Nasopharyngeal cancer treatment issues? Hello Doctor: My father is currently undergoing treatment for stage II nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which includes radiation therapy and chemotherapy once a week. He is experiencing some changes in taste, along with oral mucosal lesions, causi...

Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma My father-in-law is 75 years old. He originally had nine tumors in his brain, the largest being 6 centimeters. He was diagnosed with primary central nervous system lymphoma last July and underwent 25 sessions of radiation therapy (without c...

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland Hello Dr. Chen, my mother's pathology report from her parotid gland surgery has finally come out, confirming it is a high-grade mucoepidermal carcinoma of the parotid gland. The superficial tumor is cancerous and somewhat connect...

About tumors? Dear Dr. Chen, my mother discovered two hard lumps near her collarbone on April 5th, this past Tuesday. They do not hurt when pressed, and one of them is about the size of half of my thumb. Question 1: Is it possible that these lumps are tumors? Question 2: Whic...

Cancer Dear Doctor: My mother is 80 years old and was very healthy until last year when she suddenly experienced lower back pain. After consulting a postal doctor, she was advised to get imaging done, which revealed tuberculosis in her lungs. She did not have a cough or pain. Aft...

Why does one keep developing sinus cancer? Doctor: Hello~~~ My father previously had sinus cancer and underwent two surgeries to successfully remove it. However, recently, he has discovered cancer in the forehead area, near the eyebrows, and it has been causing persistent pain. I...

About cancer? My grandmother died of lung cancer, my maternal grandmother died of colon cancer, and my father died of liver cancer. Currently, my mother is undergoing chemotherapy for stage IV breast cancer. Doctor, does this increase my likelihood of developing cancer? Another q...