Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 5

Can an artificial blood vessel be removed without chemotherapy? Hello, my mother is 53 years old and has stage IV endometrial cancer. She underwent chemotherapy after having an artificial blood vessel placed, but her white blood cell count has been consistently low, causing delay...

Breast cancer inquiry? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question regarding my mother, who is currently 61 years old. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer (Luminal B type, grade 2) and has just undergone a partial mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy (4 nodes)...

Post-breast cancer treatment - menopausal injection? Hello Doctor: ER: 95% PR: 95% HER2: 0 Ki-67: 5% Tumor size: 1.4 cm, sentinel lymph nodes negative. Surgery was completed in mid-September, and radiation therapy started in mid-October, with no chemotherapy. When the breast surg...

Treatment-related Hello Doctor, my father had a blood test two weeks ago which showed abnormal EBV levels, and he underwent a CT scan at the hospital, followed by a biopsy (the doctor mentioned it was very small, so it was completely removed). The report confirmed a diagnosis of ...

HER2-positive ductal carcinoma in situ with microinvasion? Hello, Doctor! The pathology report for breast cancer is as follows: Ductal carcinoma in situ, high-grade, suspicious for microinvasive carcinoma, Pathological TNM Staging (in conjunction with ST22-05037): pT1mi pN0(sn) p...

Late effects related to tumor treatment? Is it possible to experience the following side effects from using lactation induction therapy for breast cancer? Bilateral myopia, bilateral dry eye syndrome, and bilateral vitreous degeneration. Prior to treatment, myopia was between 150...

There is a tumor near the anus? Recently, I visited a cosmetic medical clinic to address a hemorrhoid issue. On the day of the surgery, the physician performed a digital examination and discovered a hard mass near the anus, which he believed was not hemorrhoids. Additionally, the...

Lymphadenopathy Hello doctor, I previously inquired about my blood test results indicating a high probability of lymphoma. The specimen report has now come back stating that it is Castleman disease. I understand that this is a rare condition, and although it is not cancer, it may...

Is genetic testing necessary for stage I breast cancer? Hello Doctor: I have questions regarding the follow-up treatment for breast cancer. The pathology report shows Ki-67: 5%, ER: positive 95%, PR: positive 95%, HER-2: negative. I have undergone a partial mastectomy and sentine...

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer? I would like to ask the doctor about the back pain and abdominal pain that occur with pancreatic cancer. What is the nature of this pain, and how does it differ from muscle strains or muscle pain? Thank you.

Lymphadenopathy with a mass? About two weeks ago, I developed a hard lump on the inner thigh. Initially, it was small and soft, but now it has grown larger and harder, causing pain when walking or pressing on it. I consulted a general surgeon, and they diagnosed it as lymphadenit...

Blood Test Report Recently, I have noticed lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly in my neck, armpits, and groin (on both sides), particularly in the armpit, which is about the size of a chicken egg. It is painless, movable, and has a smooth surface, not very hard but somewhat elastic....

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer? I would like to ask the doctor if there is a specific pattern for the back pain and abdominal pain caused by pancreatic cancer. Also, what are the obvious differences between this pain and muscle pain? Thank you, doctor.

Oral cancer issues? Hello Doctor, my sister has had a mucosal tear in her left cheek since the beginning of this year that hasn't healed. By July, it formed a protruding hard lump that continued to grow towards her lip. In August, she visited an oral surgeon for a biopsy, wh...

Colorectal cancer resistance to treatment After my family member's surgery for colorectal cancer, they had a KRAS mutation and underwent all lines of chemotherapy. The first-line treatment was the most effective, but the tumor only shrank initially and then showed no further...

Pancreatic cancer metastasized to the liver, with bilateral lower extremity edema up to the knees? Last November, a family member (female) was diagnosed with stage II pancreatic cancer and underwent a Whipple resection. Post-surgery, she did not receive adjuvant chemotherapy. Fou...

Abnormal blood test results? Two days ago, the clinic conducted a blood test report for a 40-year-old male. The results are as follows: WBC 5900 /µL, Neutrophil 44.7%, Lymphocyte 46.6% (elevated, normal range 18-45), Monocyte 6.5%, Eosinophil 1.3%, Basophil 0.9%, RBC 5.42 M/µL, H...

Blood test? The blood test report from the clinic two days ago shows the following results for a 40-year-old male: - WBC: 5900 /µL - Neutrophil: 44.7% - Lymphocyte: 46.6% (elevated, normal range: 18-45%) - Monocyte: 6.5% - Eosinophil: 1.3% - Basophil: 0.9% - RBC: 5.42 M/µL - He...

CEA value Hello, my mother went to a nephrologist due to back pain, and an ultrasound revealed a shadow on her liver. Blood tests were arranged, and her CEA level was found to be 1119, which is extremely high. However, she does not have any other discomforting symptoms. My mother...

Signs of Pancreatic Cancer Doctor, I would like to ask if elevated blood sugar levels or weight loss are common issues before a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, or if these symptoms typically appear only in the later stages. Thank you.