Understanding Enlarged Neck Lymph Nodes: Concerns and Cancer Risks
Enlargement of cervical lymph nodes? Hello, Doctor! My mother is 67 years old. She lived in China for an extended period while caring for children and received the Sinopharm vaccine on June 24 of this year. At the end of August, she discovered swollen lymph nodes above her clavic...
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It may simply be localized lymphadenopathy caused by generalized urticaria, and since the fine needle aspiration biopsy of the lymph nodes did not reveal any cancer cells and the size of the lymph nodes has decreased, it is recommended to just observe. As for whether it is relate...[Read More] Understanding Enlarged Neck Lymph Nodes: Concerns and Cancer Risks
Understanding Duodenal Ampulla Cancer: Insights from Treatment Reports
Duodenal ampullary cancer Hello, In May of this year, my mother was diagnosed with stage IV duodenal ampullary cancer and is not a candidate for surgery. After six cycles of chemotherapy, the tumor did not shrink, and she underwent three additional cycles. She just completed he...
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Buee / 42 years old / Male 1. How is the progression of the disease? A: The assessment of the condition is best left to his attending physician. 2. Attached are the CEA and CA19-9 data, which seem to have suddenly surged twice recently. Does this indicate that the chemotherapy...[Read More] Understanding Duodenal Ampulla Cancer: Insights from Treatment Reports
Understanding PET Scan Results: Navigating Tumor Concerns and Symptoms
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Report Issues Hello Doctor, I sincerely ask for your help in analyzing my situation and providing some advice, as I feel very helpless and do not know how to handle this. I am grateful for your assistance. I have been experiencing a persistent f...
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Ms. Lin / 45 years old / Female 1. Doctor, if I truly have cancer, whether it is nasopharyngeal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, or laryngeal cancer, would the symptoms I described indicate an early stage? Would the primary treatment be surgery, or are there other approaches? A: ...[Read More] Understanding PET Scan Results: Navigating Tumor Concerns and Symptoms
Should I Remove My Enlarged Lymph Node or Continue Monitoring?
Lymphadenopathy Hello, doctor. In 2019, an ultrasound revealed an enlarged axillary lymph node measuring approximately 3.6 cm, located deep within. A core needle biopsy performed by a breast surgeon indicated benign results, and hematological tests were normal. However, anti-Tg a...
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Xia Shi / 45 years old / Female Hello, I have been undergoing ultrasound follow-ups every six months, and the lymph nodes have not decreased in size. 1. Should I consider surgery to remove them? A: Yes, that is an option. The benefits include being able to definitively determ...[Read More] Should I Remove My Enlarged Lymph Node or Continue Monitoring?
Understanding Underarm Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
A lump in the armpit? Hello Doctor: Last week, I experienced some pain in my left armpit. I initially thought it was a pimple, but I didn't see any pus. Upon examination, I found a lump (about 1 cm) that felt like it was beneath the skin. I went to a local hospital to see a ...
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Huang, 22 years old, female. The doctor said after examination that it looks like folliculitis and will resolve on its own. However, the lesion has not decreased in size or disappeared. A: The doctor saw it in person, and since I did not see or touch it, I cannot comment on their...[Read More] Understanding Underarm Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Swollen Lymph Nodes and Nighttime Hand Discomfort
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...
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Kiki / 30 years old / Female 1. I would like to ask the doctor whether I should wait 3-6 months to observe if the lymph nodes do not enlarge, or if I need to see a specialist (if so, which specialty). A: If there is no enlargement, even if there is a residual size of 0.2 cm, th...[Read More] Understanding Swollen Lymph Nodes and Nighttime Hand Discomfort
Understanding Lymph Node Concerns: Common Questions and Answers
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,...
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It's me again, the worried one. / 41 years old 1.1. The lymph nodes I can feel, could they be inflamed due to my constant rubbing against surrounding tissues? A: It's uncertain whether there are lymph nodes, but they are definitely inflamed from your constant poking....[Read More] Understanding Lymph Node Concerns: Common Questions and Answers
Understanding Lymphadenopathy: Concerns About Cancer Recurrence and Treatment Options
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 ...
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Hello: After reviewing the medical history, your choices are quite reasonable. Since you have been following the same physician for many years, I suggest continuing with them. Even if there is a recurrence of lymphoma, you can simply proceed with chemotherapy, as there are no oth...[Read More] Understanding Lymphadenopathy: Concerns About Cancer Recurrence and Treatment Options
Understanding Recurrence Risks in Breast Cancer: Key Questions Answered
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 ...
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Jerry / 44 years old / Male 1. My mother underwent a high-level PET-CT scan at Taipei Veterans General Hospital last July, and there were no signs of cancer throughout her body. Is it possible for her to have lymphatic metastasis or recurrence of breast cancer just one year late...[Read More] Understanding Recurrence Risks in Breast Cancer: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Breast Cancer Recurrence: Key Insights and Concerns
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 ...
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Jerry / 44 years old / Male 1. Is it possible that this is metastasis or recurrence? A: It is possible. 2. Is the opposite side the contralateral side? The likelihood of developing breast cancer in the opposite breast is higher than that of the general population, so the phys...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cancer Recurrence: Key Insights and Concerns
Hard Lump on Outer Left Arm: When to Seek Medical Attention?
There is a hard lump on the outer side of the left arm? Hello, doctor. Recently, due to the humid and hot weather and mosquito bites, I noticed a painless hard lump on the outer side of my left forearm. After researching various sources, I found suggestions that it could be lymph...
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Hello: You can schedule an appointment with "General Surgery." They can address issues such as swelling from injuries or enlarged lymph nodes and differentiate between them. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Hard Lump on Outer Left Arm: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Does Vaccination Cause Lymph Node Swelling? Common Concerns Explained
Is lymphadenopathy common after vaccination? Dear Dr. Chen, I hope you remember me. A few years ago, I consulted you regarding my lymph nodes. I have a few questions again: 1. Three years ago, I noticed a lymph node on the left side of my clavicle. I had a CT scan three years ...
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Hello, Xiao Ke / 41 years old / Male. 1. Is it true that vaccination can cause lymphadenopathy? A: It is possible! However, it does not occur in everyone, and the incidence is relatively low; otherwise, it would be reported frequently on television. 2. I received the vaccine ...[Read More] Does Vaccination Cause Lymph Node Swelling? Common Concerns Explained
Understanding Groin Lumps: When to Worry About Malignancy
Inguinal mass? Hello, doctor. I have a hard lump on each side of my groin, with the one on the right being larger, approximately 1 centimeter. It hurts when I gently press on it. I remember noticing them since last year, and I always thought they would go away, but they haven...
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Hello: Please consult a general surgeon to determine whether there are lymph nodes (there is a high possibility that you may have misidentified them). Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Groin Lumps: When to Worry About Malignancy
Can I Get Vaccinated in My Left Arm After Breast Surgery?
Issues related to vaccine injection at the site of administration? Hello, doctor. In 2008, I underwent a total mastectomy of the left breast (early stage), and some lymph nodes were partially removed. I was advised not to take medication and to avoid measuring blood pressure in m...
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Typically, six months after breast cancer surgery, if there are no symptoms such as lymphedema or any discomfort, normal use can be resumed.[Read More] Can I Get Vaccinated in My Left Arm After Breast Surgery?
Can One Lymph Node Shrink While Another Grows? Understanding Lymphoma Dynamics
Is it possible for one lymph node to shrink while another continues to enlarge in lymphoma? Hello, I found a lymph node in my neck in May. Last Thursday, an ultrasound showed one lymph node measuring 1.5 x 0.6 cm and another measuring 0.5 x 0.5 cm. The one I felt, which is 0.5 x ...
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Lin S, 33 years old, female. 1. If one of the lymph nodes has decreased in size, can we be somewhat reassured that lymphoma can be ruled out? Answer: Each case must be discussed individually. However, if it has decreased in size without treatment, it is likely not cancer. 2. I...[Read More] Can One Lymph Node Shrink While Another Grows? Understanding Lymphoma Dynamics
Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes: What You Need to Know
Lymphadenopathy Hello doctor, about a month ago I noticed 2 to 3 lymph nodes near my neck and jaw area, each approximately 1 cm in size (I haven't had a cold recently). I hadn't paid attention to them before and I'm not sure when they appeared. Last week, I went to...
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Kiki / 30 years old / Female 1. Your doctor should have already explained to you what is normal. 2. You can only perform a self-examination on the parts you can feel each month to check for any changes in size. 3. You can still have regular follow-up ultrasounds, such as ev...[Read More] Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes: What You Need to Know
Understanding Submandibular Lymph Nodes: Concerns and Insights
Submandibular lymph nodes Hello doctor, about three weeks ago, I accidentally felt two round lymph nodes about the size of soybeans at the junction of my chin and neck. They are not visibly protruding, so I hadn't noticed them before. Recently, I've noticed that sometim...
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Kiki / 30 years old / Female Hello, 1. Since I have already seen a doctor, it is likely benign for now. If there are any changes such as enlargement, discoloration, or hardness, then I should urgently see a doctor. If there are no changes, I can wait to see a doctor after the ...[Read More] Understanding Submandibular Lymph Nodes: Concerns and Insights
Understanding Groin Lymphadenopathy: Causes, Concerns, and Recovery
Inguinal lymphadenopathy Hello, doctor. Recently, I experienced swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin area, along with recurrent inflammation, which even extended to the cervical lymph nodes. Therefore, I went to the hematology department for examination. The pathology report ...
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In the early stages after a biopsy, the wound may experience localized inflammation and swelling. Once the wound heals and scabs over, there may be localized hardening, and pressing on it may cause tenderness, which is considered normal. For recurrent mouth and tongue ulcers, it ...[Read More] Understanding Groin Lymphadenopathy: Causes, Concerns, and Recovery
Understanding Lymph Node Swelling: Potential Causes and Concerns
Lymphadenopathy Hello doctor, the largest lymph node on my chin was painful a long time ago, but it hasn't shrunk or enlarged for about 5 to 6 years. Recently, after taking anti-inflammatory medication, I feel that the lymph node on the left side of my neck, which has a simi...
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Anonymous / 18 years old / Female Hello, I apologize, but I believe your question can be summarized as follows: Are the many lymph nodes in your body indicative of lymphoma? I recommend that you visit a general surgeon for a proper evaluation. Thank you! Wishing you success on y...[Read More] Understanding Lymph Node Swelling: Potential Causes and Concerns
Understanding Submandibular Lymph Nodes: Concerns and Insights
Submandibular lymph nodes Hello doctor, about three weeks ago, I accidentally felt two round lymph nodes, about the size of soybeans, at the junction of my chin and neck. They are not visibly protruding, so I hadn't noticed them before. Recently, I have noticed that sometime...
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Kiki, 30 years old, female, has already seen a doctor once. The initial assessment indicates that it is not cancer. If there are no changes, she can return for a follow-up in three months. If there is any increase in size, hardness, or color change, she should see a doctor immedi...[Read More] Understanding Submandibular Lymph Nodes: Concerns and Insights