Post-Colon Cancer Surgery Concerns: Life Expectancy and Treatment Options
Questions regarding post-operative care for colorectal cancer? My father underwent a radical resection of the ascending colon on October 16, 2000, and was diagnosed with stage III cancer prior to the surgery. After being discharged, he had four bowel movements a day, with the las...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
After surgery for colon cancer with local lymph node metastasis, adjuvant therapy should be intensified. Both local radiation therapy and systemic chemotherapy are necessary. Chemotherapy may cause some harm to the body, but its benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, so please rest...[Read More] Post-Colon Cancer Surgery Concerns: Life Expectancy and Treatment Options
Understanding Follow-Up Care for Uterine Cancer: Key Checks and Signs
Uterine cancer Hello Dr. Yang: My mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer two years ago due to vaginal bleeding, and she underwent a total hysterectomy followed by radiation therapy. She now has regular follow-up appointments every three months, during which she has a Pap sm...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Cervical endometrial cancer often presents with early symptoms such as bleeding, allowing for early treatment and potential cure, with a five-year survival rate reaching up to 90%. Surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are all quite effective. Your mother's...[Read More] Understanding Follow-Up Care for Uterine Cancer: Key Checks and Signs
Understanding Taxol: Efficacy, Treatment Duration, and Costs
The efficacy and treatment regimen of TAXOL? Hello, I would like to ask you: 1. What specific types of cancer currently have proven efficacy with TAXOL injections? 2. How much does a treatment course typically cost and how long does it take? Thank you!
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
TAXOL is currently effective for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer. The treatment typically requires 6 to 8 doses, with each dose costing approximately $7,600. A treatment cycle is administered once a month, and if necessary, health insurance will cover the cost of t...[Read More] Understanding Taxol: Efficacy, Treatment Duration, and Costs
Understanding Lipomas: Are They Harmful and Should They Be Removed?
Lipoma 1. There are many small hard lumps in the chest and abdomen. The doctor said they are lipomas. Are they tumors (benign or malignant), or are they indeed lipomas? Cancer prevention guidelines inform us to pay attention to small hard lumps under the skin. Do lipomas have any...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Lipomas are classified as benign tumors. If they cause discomfort, a general surgeon can perform an excision. Reducing meat consumption may help slow the formation of lipomas, so it might be worth trying.[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Are They Harmful and Should They Be Removed?
Understanding Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms and Next Steps for Diagnosis
Male breast cancer 1. There is a small hard lump under the left nipple that is somewhat painful when pressed. About one or two months ago, there was inflammation and pain throughout the chest. I visited a pulmonologist, and after an X-ray, the doctor said nothing was found. 2. ...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
It is recommended that you first schedule an appointment with a general surgeon to undergo a biopsy to determine whether it is a tumor.[Read More] Understanding Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms and Next Steps for Diagnosis
Guidance for Managing End-Stage Nasopharyngeal Cancer at Home
I'm here to help! Please provide The patient has nasopharyngeal carcinoma with liver and bone metastases, presenting with ulcerations on the arms and both sides, jaundice, abdominal swelling, and lower extremity edema. The patient has chosen to return home instead of being h...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Patients in the terminal stage of cancer face an inevitable and imminent death, so it is crucial to enhance their quality of life during their remaining time. Alleviating pain, maintaining personal hygiene, and ensuring a comfortable environment are all vital for the patient. Pal...[Read More] Guidance for Managing End-Stage Nasopharyngeal Cancer at Home
Can Detox Water Remove Radiation and Toxins from the Body?
Is there detox water? 1. Will radiation from a CT scan for colon cancer remain in the body, and if so, what methods can be used to eliminate it? 2. There are claims that certain devices can measure toxins and radiation in the body. If radiation levels are too high, the owners o...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Unless radioactive substances are ingested, radiation does not remain in the body. Generally, the effects of radiation refer to its biological effects; the greater the exposure to radiation, the stronger the biological effects, and the greater the harm to the body. To the best of...[Read More] Can Detox Water Remove Radiation and Toxins from the Body?
Seeking Second Opinions in Oncology: A Guide for Patients
Regarding Second Opinions Hello Dr. Yang. My father was recently diagnosed with a tumor approximately 2 cm in size in his kidney due to hematuria at New Taipei City Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. I will summarize his condition as follows: a 2 cm tumor in the kidney, with n...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
If your father has renal cell carcinoma and it is only two centimeters, surgical removal is very important. Subsequent treatment should consider "immunotherapy" to enhance personal immune function. If it is transitional cell carcinoma, chemotherapy and radiation therapy...[Read More] Seeking Second Opinions in Oncology: A Guide for Patients
Navigating Treatment Decisions for Advanced Liver Cancer and Eye Issues
I'm here My father is currently suffering from liver cancer with bone metastasis. He has been receiving radiation therapy at Hsin-Chu Hospital for five sessions on his left scapula and the right thigh near the hip. After the treatment, he has been experiencing difficulty foc...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
The patient currently has liver cancer with bone metastasis, and due to nerve compression from the skull base lesions, it is recommended to use the medication Bonefos to manage the osteolytic lesions. Additionally, administering radiation therapy at 50% may alleviate the current ...[Read More] Navigating Treatment Decisions for Advanced Liver Cancer and Eye Issues
Understanding Cancer Screening: The Efficacy of DR-70 Tests Explained
Cancer screening Hello, I would like to ask about the "cancer marker screening" I underwent in early 1999, which could detect only a limited number of cancer types, around seven. Now there is a test called "DR-70" cancer immunoassay that claims to detect over ...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
All cancer marker screenings are considered reference values, and they are relative reference values. Further diagnosis should be pursued in the direction of the relevant markers. DR-70 can be attempted as a reference, but it should not be fully trusted. After the report is avail...[Read More] Understanding Cancer Screening: The Efficacy of DR-70 Tests Explained
Navigating Cancer Diagnosis: Key Questions for Families in Taiwan
Cancer My father is currently 63 years old and has always been in good health. However, he experienced a rapid weight loss from 60 kg to 55 kg, which led him to undergo a comprehensive health check on October 16. The initial findings revealed kidney stones and a tumor on the sple...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Hsinchu Hospital and major teaching hospitals in Taiwan (such as National Taiwan University Hospital, Veterans General Hospital, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, etc.) are specialized institutions for cancer treatment. When choosing a treatment facility, in addition to professional ...[Read More] Navigating Cancer Diagnosis: Key Questions for Families in Taiwan