Understanding Lumps Behind the Ear: When to Seek Medical Attention
A lump was found behind the left ear? Hello Doctor, I am a 23-year-old male, 178 cm tall and weighing 80 kg. I am currently studying abroad and unable to return to Taiwan for a medical consultation, so I am reaching out for your assistance. Seven days ago, I suddenly experience...
Dr. Lai Yicheng Reply:
Mr. Tony: Hello, the physician cannot provide treatment without a personal examination. Please refer to similar questions in this field. You may consult a general surgeon or seek evaluation from an otolaryngology specialist. A doctor will perform a physical examination and provid...[Read More] Understanding Lumps Behind the Ear: When to Seek Medical Attention
Unexplained Swelling in Various Body Parts: Causes and Concerns
Unexplained swelling in various parts of the body, without pain or itching? Due to the nature of my work, I usually have to wake up in the middle of the night to handle goods and conduct business until noon. For quite some time, I have experienced unexplained swelling in various ...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
It is recommended to visit the rheumatology clinic when experiencing unexplained swelling in various parts of the body.[Read More] Unexplained Swelling in Various Body Parts: Causes and Concerns
Managing Side Effects of Third Chemotherapy for Thymic Tumors
Side effects of the third chemotherapy session? The patient is in the advanced stage of malignant thymoma (approximately 7.5 cm at diagnosis, encasing major blood vessels and close to the heart). After two rounds of chemotherapy, the doctor mentioned some shrinkage, but did not s...
Dr. Lai Yicheng Reply:
Dear Madam, Thank you for your inquiry. The treatment for malignant thymoma primarily involves surgical resection, followed by postoperative pathological evaluation to determine the necessity for further radiotherapy or chemotherapy. In the case you described, which falls under ...[Read More] Managing Side Effects of Third Chemotherapy for Thymic Tumors
Understanding Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer: What to Watch For
Head and neck cancer Hello Doctor: Recently, my father (63 years old) has developed some lumps in his head and neck area. I have researched some information about head and neck cancers online and would like to inquire whether the following symptoms are related to head and neck ca...
Dr. Lai Yicheng Reply:
Ms. Chen: I received your letter regarding your father's neck area having some lumps. 1. I researched head and neck diseases online, and I found that the symptoms observed in clinical practice are often quite advanced. It is advisable to visit an oncology specialist for ea...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer: What to Watch For
Can Cancer Be Contagious? Understanding Hepatocellular, Cervical, and Stomach Cancer
Can cancer be transmitted? Hello, I saw a message online stating that liver cancer, cervical cancer, and stomach cancer are contagious. Is this true?
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
1. Cancer itself is not contagious. 2. Most patients with liver cancer have either hepatitis B or hepatitis C, which can be transmitted through blood and sexual contact. If you have received the hepatitis B vaccine, you do not need to worry; however, there is no vaccine for hep...[Read More] Can Cancer Be Contagious? Understanding Hepatocellular, Cervical, and Stomach Cancer
Understanding Skin Cancer Staging and Prognosis: Key Insights
Skin cancer Hello, about a month ago, I developed a tumor on my nose, which soon spread to the area around my lips. It has now metastasized to my left shoulder, where there are 3 to 4 tumors near my lips and on my left shoulder. Some of them are painful when pressed. If this is c...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
It is difficult to determine the nature of your skin lesion based on your description. Please seek medical attention as soon as possible; it may be necessary to excise a sample for pathological examination to determine if it is cancerous.[Read More] Understanding Skin Cancer Staging and Prognosis: Key Insights
Understanding High-Grade Mucoepidermal Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: Key Insights
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland Hello Dr. Chen, my mother's pathology report from her parotid gland surgery has finally come out, confirming it is a high-grade mucoepidermal carcinoma of the parotid gland. The superficial tumor is cancerous and somewhat connect...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: 1.a. Lymphatic vessels should indicate that there are cancer cells in the nearby lymphatic vessels, which can spread to nearby lymph nodes, then to the thoracic duct, and eventually throughout the body. b. There is no need to consider whether there are methods to know; in ...[Read More] Understanding High-Grade Mucoepidermal Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland: Key Insights
Current Treatment Options for Lip Hemangiomas: What You Need to Know
I would like to ask how to treat a hemangioma that has developed in the philtrum? My husband has a hemangioma on his upper lip. The last medical procedure was 10 years ago when he underwent surgery at Mackay Memorial Hospital, where they made an incision from the inside of his mo...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Ms. Su: The hemangioma on your lips is not my area of expertise. I recommend consulting a plastic surgeon. Ask if laser treatment could be helpful in addition to surgery. Sincerely, Fan Sheng.[Read More] Current Treatment Options for Lip Hemangiomas: What You Need to Know