Understanding Hard Mass Near the Belly Button in Advanced Liver Cancer
There is a hard lump in the lower right quadrant near the navel? Hello, my father is a terminal liver cancer patient. In February, he underwent surgery to remove a liver tumor, and now a hard mass has been found in the lower right area of his abdomen near the navel, which the att...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: The condition has spread to other parts of the body, and there is a possibility of further growth. 1. Whether surgical resection is possible must be determined by a specialist based on examinations such as computed tomography (CT) angiography. 2. However, radiation therapy...[Read More] Understanding Hard Mass Near the Belly Button in Advanced Liver Cancer
Are All Tumors Cancer? Understanding Liver Tumors and Their Risks
Is a tumor the same as cancer? Hello, doctor. My grandmother is over 80 years old and has poor health, suffering from severe anemia and cirrhosis due to hepatitis C. Recently, a check-up revealed a newly developed tumor in her liver. Her case has been referred to National Taiwan ...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello, 1. Tumors can be benign or malignant, and cancer refers specifically to malignant tumors. 2. The liver can also have benign tumors such as hemangiomas or malignant tumors such as liver cancer. 3. A one-month wait for an MRI is relatively long; it is advisable to discuss th...[Read More] Are All Tumors Cancer? Understanding Liver Tumors and Their Risks
Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Liver Tumors: Key Insights
Treatment and Prevention of Liver Tumors Hello Dr. Chen: A friend’s father recently underwent an embolization procedure due to a liver tumor. This is not the first time; according to him, it is already the third time! I am not clear about the previous situations. I would like to ...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello, the known risk factors for the occurrence of liver cancer include chronic viral hepatitis (such as hepatitis B and C), liver cirrhosis (whether caused by viruses or alcohol), a family history of liver cancer, and aflatoxins (a type of toxin produced by mold, commonly found...[Read More] Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Liver Tumors: Key Insights
Understanding Liver Tumor Testing: Genetic Risks and Advanced Screening Options
Regarding liver tumor testing? Hello, many of my mother's relatives have passed away due to liver cancer, including my grandmother and three uncles. Recently, my aunt was also diagnosed with a liver tumor. My mother has been undergoing regular check-ups, but she was recently...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Shayna: Based on your description, it is possible that your family may have developed familial liver cancer due to vertical transmission of hepatitis B (from mother to child). Current diagnostic tools such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and angiography, combined with li...[Read More] Understanding Liver Tumor Testing: Genetic Risks and Advanced Screening Options
Managing Advanced Colon Cancer with Liver Metastasis in Elderly Patients
Malignant colorectal tumor with liver metastasis? Hello Dr. Chen, my father is 83 years old and underwent surgery at the end of July for a malignant colon tumor with multiple liver metastases, during which the right side of the colon was resected. Postoperatively, everything was ...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: 1. Oral chemotherapy agents. 2. Experimental oral chemotherapy medication! 3. None. 4. Urinary issues suspected to be related to prostate problems; bilateral leg edema due to poor liver function resulting in fluid retention. Sincerely, Dr. Chen Sih-Rong, Oncology.[Read More] Managing Advanced Colon Cancer with Liver Metastasis in Elderly Patients
Does Family Cancer History Increase Your Risk? Prevention and Symptoms Explained
If a family member has cancer, is the likelihood of other family members developing cancer higher than that of the general population? Due to a family member being diagnosed with bladder cancer and liver tumors and currently undergoing treatment, I still have other concerns. 1....
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Hello: There have been no reports of hereditary factors associated with bladder cancer. However, its occurrence is related to environmental factors, such as smoking, hair dyes, and water pollution. In the coastal areas of southern Taiwan, there may be certain pollutants that incr...[Read More] Does Family Cancer History Increase Your Risk? Prevention and Symptoms Explained
Managing Liver Tumors: Dietary Considerations and Potassium Levels
Liver tumor Dear Dr. Fan, My father was recently diagnosed with a liver tumor. The attending physician believes that embolization therapy is still a viable option, but due to the presence of ascites and elevated bilirubin levels (close to 3), he recommended that my father first ...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Mr. Bai: Hello, when cirrhosis leads to ascites, doctors often use the diuretic Aldactone. While most diuretics cause potassium loss, this medication helps retain potassium in the body. However, if the diet contains excessive potassium, it may lead to hyperkalemia, which can be l...[Read More] Managing Liver Tumors: Dietary Considerations and Potassium Levels
Understanding Why Liver Transplantation Isn't Suitable for Multiple Liver Tumors
Please ask your question? Your father has been diagnosed with liver cancer for over two years. He has undergone liver resection and has had seven embolization procedures. Recently, a 4.3 cm cancerous lesion was discovered, and he is scheduled for hospitalization for another embol...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Due to liver cancer, liver transplantation is not very effective, especially in cases with multiple lesions, which are classified as stage IV, indicating a high likelihood of metastasis. Even after transplantation, there is a significant chance that cancer may develop in other or...[Read More] Understanding Why Liver Transplantation Isn't Suitable for Multiple Liver Tumors
Understanding Adenocarcinoma Recurrence: Treatment, Prognosis, and Lifestyle Tips
Recurrence of adenocarcinoma? I was diagnosed with a liver tumor in July of this year, and after detailed examinations, the doctor informed me that it is a primary unknown adenocarcinoma with liver invasion and pulmonary embolism. After chemotherapy, my condition has been initial...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
You have primary unknown adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis and hepatic artery embolization. Chemotherapy is the standard approach, and localized radiation therapy may be added if necessary. Adenocarcinoma is a type of epithelial cancer that originates in glandular tissue. Sinc...[Read More] Understanding Adenocarcinoma Recurrence: Treatment, Prognosis, and Lifestyle Tips