Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 6

Lymph node-related issues? Hello Dr. Chen, I have the following questions I would like to consult with you. Since I was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the end of April, I have frequently noticed swollen lymph nodes in the neck area, which has made me worried about potential underlyi...

Cancer Consultation 1. What is the benefit of performing a circulating tumor cell (CTC) test, or would it be more meaningful to conduct next-generation sequencing (NGS)? 2. Previously, during first-line treatment, the CEA level dropped to 5, but after switching to the 23rd line...

Questions about lung CT? This year's health check-up revealed a low-dose lung CT report indicating ground-glass nodules: "Subpleural nodular ground-glass opacities with two solid small nodules located in the right upper lobe (N1: 3.4mm; N2: 2.5mm)." How often shoul...

The CEA level is very high? Doctor, I would like to ask about the tumor marker CEA. My report shows an abnormal level of 70, but I have no discomfort in my body. I suddenly remembered that I have had a fibroma on my tongue for over a year. Could the fibroma on my tongue cause the...

Issues with cervical lymph nodes? Hello, Doctor. About three to four months ago, I discovered a large and painful lymph node on the inner side of my left jaw. It hurts a lot when I clench my jaw. Initially, I visited a clinic where the doctor said it was likely an enlarged lymph ...

A cluster of lymph nodes? On May 13, I received my third dose of the Moderna vaccine. On the morning of July 14, I suddenly experienced pain in my left arm, which by the evening had extended to my left chest near the armpit. Upon palpation, the lymph nodes in the armpit were swol...

Treatment for anal cancer? Hello Dr. Chen, my older sister is 64 years old and has been diagnosed with stage IV anal cancer for a year. The tumor was initially 10 cm in size, reduced to 5 cm after radiation therapy, but has gradually grown back to 10 cm. The surgeon believes that...

Colorectal cancer treatment As a child seeking advice for my father: My father, in his seventies, was diagnosed with colon cancer that had metastasized to the liver at the time of discovery. After surgically removing the tumor at the junction of the colon and rectum, he began che...

There is a small hard lump just below the left nipple? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed a small hard lump just below my left nipple, like a tiny ball under the skin. I can't squeeze it out with my fingers, and it only hurts a bit when I press hard on it. I don't feel it...

Axillary lump Hello, doctor. I am 25 years old and discovered a lymph node in my neck when I was 16-17 years old. I also had one in my groin at that time. A biopsy of the neck lymph node showed normal results. These lymph nodes have not changed for nearly 10 years. However, in th...

Esophageal sclerosis and impaired peristalsis? Hello Dr. Chen: My father is 72 years old and was diagnosed with stage III esophageal cancer two years ago. He underwent stereotactic body radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and has not had surgery. Currently, both CT scans and PET sca...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello doctor, I have had swelling in both armpits for several months. Recently, the swelling on the right side has decreased, but today while showering, I felt a small hard lump (about one centimeter) in my left armpit. It is not very noticeabl...

Normal pancreatic index? My mother initially thought she had stomach discomfort, but after undergoing an MRI in the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology department, the report indicated a 90% likelihood of stage 3 pancreatic cancer. After being evaluated by an oncologist, there wer...

Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Tumors Hello Dr. Chen: My father is a terminal cancer patient (unable to eat, can only take small amounts of liquid, primarily receiving intravenous nutrition while hospitalized). Due to recurrent bacterial infections, chemotherapy has been pau...

Immediate reconstruction after total resection of carcinoma in situ? Taking tamoxifen makes me feel very uncomfortable and hot. The large hospital advised me to take one pill a day, but an external gynecologist with a PhD from Cambridge said I don't need to take the medicati...

Post-Chemotherapy Management The patient has right breast cancer and has undergone a total mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. The pathology report indicates the following: Stage: IIB, Tumor size: 2.4 cm, Lymph nodes: positive for metastasis (2, 11), Distant metastasis...

There is a hard lump and pain in the armpit? Two weeks ago, I experienced some pain in my armpit, initially thinking it was just folliculitis. However, within five days, I discovered a hard lump deep in my armpit that was swollen and painful. It caused me to wake up in pain durin...

Radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma is reduced? My father was diagnosed with stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma, but there was no distant metastasis; however, there was involvement of the lymph nodes in the head and neck region and the left optic nerve. Initially, he un...

Enlargement of the supraclavicular lymph nodes? Hello, Doctor! My mother is 67 years old. She previously lived in China for an extended period while taking care of children. During that time, she received the Sinopharm vaccine on June 24 of last year. At the end of August, she no...

Lower extremity edema due to chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer? Hello Dr. Chen, my father is 71 years old and has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy with Gemcitabine and Abraxane, and he has completed his 13th cycle. Starting from the 13th cycle, ...