Cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 9

Lung cancer may not present with a cough? Today at work, after finishing lunch, around 4 PM, I went to the restroom intending to wash my face. I had some phlegm in my throat, and without coughing, I made a sound to expel it into my mouth, which had bright red streaks of blood. Si...

Lymphadenopathy and nocturnal hand swelling? Hello Doctor, Currently, my symptoms are as follows: I received a Moderna vaccine injection at the clinic on August 13. On August 18, I noticed a round, movable lump in the indentation above my clavicle. I visited the clinic on Augus...

Cervical lymphatic issues Dear Dr. Chen, It's me again, and I apologize for bothering you. I've always been very anxious about lymph nodes, and this shadow of fear has lingered. I often check my body for lymph nodes. Aside from the few I consulted you about previously,...

Skin adenoma My mother is 87 years old. On August 22 of this year, she told me that she has a lump on her buttocks (she mentioned it has been there for several years, is painless and itchless, round, and smaller than a one-cent coin) that has broken the skin, with a ring of small...

Supportive therapy Hello, my mother was diagnosed with stage IV ampullary cancer after going to the hospital for diarrhea in March of this year. She has been undergoing chemotherapy since May 10 and has completed four cycles so far. During this time, she experienced slight discom...

Surgery and Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) I am a breast cancer (in situ) patient living in Taitung. I would like to undergo a lumpectomy at Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, and then have radiation therapy at Taitung Christian Hospital. Do yo...

Stage IV lung adenocarcinoma Hello, my mother has been diagnosed with stage IV lung adenocarcinoma. The discharge summary states: 1. Malignant lung tumor (right-sided infiltrating adenocarcinoma); 2. Mediastinal lymph node metastasis; 3. Multiple bone metastases (bilateral iliac ...

Lymphadenopathy raises concerns about cancer metastasis or recurrence? Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on her ovary two years ago. At that time, it was decided to remove the ovary without chemotherapy. Post-surgery, regular follow-ups showed no signs ...

Stage IV lung adenocarcinoma Hello, my mother has been diagnosed with stage IV lung adenocarcinoma. The discharge summary states: 1. Malignant lung tumor (right-sided infiltrating adenocarcinoma); 2. Mediastinal lymph node metastasis; 3. Multiple bone metastases (bilateral iliac ...

Multiple lumps in the axilla? There are multiple lumps in both armpits (3 to 4 lumps on each side) that have persisted for over one to two years. Since there is no pain and no significant increase in size, I haven't paid much attention to them. The lumps vary in size, with t...

I would like to ask two questions regarding recurrence issues? Dear Dr. Chen, Thank you for your previous response regarding my mother's follow-up visit after completing breast cancer treatment, specifically concerning the possibility of recurrence after the ultrasound and ...

Abnormal blood test results! Hello, Doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. My mother has a medical history of being diagnosed with stage II colorectal cancer in March 2019. After surgery, she did not undergo any treatment and returned home to rest, with re...

Does breast cancer recur? Hello Dr. Chen: My mother was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma of the breast in April 2019. She has completed both chemotherapy and radiation therapy. During a recent follow-up appointment, the doctor performed an ultrasound and subsequently conducted a ...

Oral issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my throat and pharyngeal wall (the area from the uvula down to the deep throat) for the past three months. The symptoms seem to be getting more ...

Cancer treatment My husband has metastatic colorectal cancer. He has undergone surgery to remove the colorectal tumor, and there are two tumors in the liver measuring 1 to 2 centimeters each. There are also about 7 to 8 white calcifications in the liver. He has just completed his...

Issues related to cancer cells contacting other sites? Hello Dr. Hu, I would like to ask some questions regarding cancer: 1. Can cancer cells be found in our feces? Do patients with colorectal cancer have cancer cells in their feces? Do these cancer cells in the feces have the ...

Stage IV ampullary carcinoma with liver and lung metastases? Hello, my mother was diagnosed with stage IV ampullary cancer after going to the hospital for diarrhea in March of this year. She is not a candidate for surgery and started chemotherapy on May 10th, having completed fou...

Diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma with a 14 cm liver tumor metastasized to the thoracic vertebrae? Hello doctor, my husband has been diagnosed with a 14 cm cholangiocarcinoma with metastasis to the thoracic spine. In such cases, what are the typical values and trends for liver fu...

Small intestine adenocarcinoma Recently, due to abdominal pain, nausea, and inability to eat, I vomited after eating and went to the hospital for a detailed examination. The diagnosis was small intestine malignant tumor, specifically small intestine adenocarcinoma, which has alre...

Inquiries related to breast cancer? Recently, my mother was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. She has already undergone surgery and is preparing to start chemotherapy. I would like to know if there is a possibility of recovery in this situation, or if she can return to a nor...