Targeted Therapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Efficacy and Prognosis
Can nasopharyngeal carcinoma be treated with targeted therapy? Hello Dr. Chen: Recently, a friend of mine was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and the pathology report indicates it is stage II. Aside from a hard mass in the neck measuring about 3 cm, there are no other cl...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
1. Due to the high sensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells to radiation, radiation therapy has been the primary treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. While radiation therapy can effectively control local tumor cells, nasopharyngeal carcinoma is prone to metastasis; theref...[Read More] Targeted Therapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Efficacy and Prognosis
Understanding Chemotherapy Duration and Recurrence Risks for Neck Lymphoma
Secondary and unspecified malignant tumors of the lymph nodes? How long does chemotherapy typically last for the above-mentioned condition, and how many weeks does each cycle usually take? The tumor is located in the neck, and if the superficial tumor has disappeared but there is...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: 1. Based on the information you provided, it is difficult to determine whether it is: a. an undifferentiated malignant tumor of the cervical lymph nodes with an unknown primary site, but suspected to be a head and neck cancer with cervical lymph node involvement, or b. l...[Read More] Understanding Chemotherapy Duration and Recurrence Risks for Neck Lymphoma
Is Coughing Up Blood Related to Neck Tumors? Expert Insights
Is coughing up blood related to neck tumors? Hello, Doctor: I am a 53-year-old female. Last year, I had a soft mass in my nasopharynx, and when I coughed it up, it turned out to be a blood clot. This lasted for three days. I went to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for a nasal ultras...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Ms. Cherry: Your hemoptysis and purulent sputum may be indicative of bronchiectasis or tuberculosis. Please consider visiting a pulmonologist for further evaluation. Tuberculosis can present with cervical lymphadenopathy. Lung cancer can also cause hemoptysis and may metastasize ...[Read More] Is Coughing Up Blood Related to Neck Tumors? Expert Insights
Understanding Tonsils and Lymph Nodes: Concerns and Treatment Options
Tonsils and lymph nodes? Hello Dr. Yang: I am asking a question on behalf of my sister. Recently, she has developed painful lumps on both sides of her neck, just below the area behind her ears. After visiting Mackay Memorial Hospital, the doctor said that it was due to respirator...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Head and neck infections can cause swelling of the cervical lymph nodes, often accompanied by tenderness. If the lymphadenopathy is caused by a malignant tumor, it is typically painless, firm, and does not regress with antibiotic treatment. Based on your description, it is likely...[Read More] Understanding Tonsils and Lymph Nodes: Concerns and Treatment Options