Lymph, Oncology FAQ - Page 2

Inguinal mass There is a soft lump in the groin area that feels similar to a polyp. It is tender to the touch and appears red. This area was originally a pimple that I squeezed, and now I am unsure if it is a bacterial infection or if it is unrelated to the pimple and simply a sw...

Clavicular lymph node issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions: 1. Yesterday, I suddenly felt something above my left clavicle that is parallel to the clavicle, soft, slightly movable, elongated, approximately 7 centimeters long. I can't quite determine...

Cervical lymph nodes Last March, I discovered a swollen lymph node in my neck. Since then, I have noticed an increase in the number of swollen lymph nodes in my neck. I have been continuously monitoring this condition. Initially, an ultrasound was performed, followed by a neck CT...

There are several lumps in the armpit that are painful when pressed? Hello Doctor, In early December last year, I discovered three small lumps under my right armpit. They appeared normal, were immobile, not itchy, but painful when pressed, with the pain intensifying the more I ...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? I am currently 15 years old and noticed a movable, painless lump in my left armpit while showering. I have been using a razor for hair removal and occasionally use deodorant. I'm not sure if these products have caused the lump. Can a derma...

Do we have to wait a month to know the sentinel lymph node biopsy report? Hello doctor, my mother's mammogram report from the health center showed abnormalities, and she was advised to go to a major hospital for further examination. At the major hospital, the ultrasound did ...

Staging of Oral Cancer Hello, doctor. My family member had a malignant tumor (on the lip) surgically removed last year. The pathology report indicated that the tumor was approximately 0.5 cm in size, with an invasion depth of 0.8 mm. The margins of the specimen were free of invas...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor: Around October, I experienced sharp pain in my jaw and throat. Upon pressing, I discovered a hard swollen lymph node near my salivary glands, approximately 2 cm in size. In November, I was very worried and went to see an ENT specialist and an endocri...

Enlargement of cervical lymph nodes? Hello Doctor, the physician diagnosed me with lymphadenopathy. (I felt a hard lump under my ear, quite firm, immobile, painless, and it feels relatively large, about the size of a small tomato.) I had an HSV-2 infection years ago, and after re...

Lymphocyte 48.2 and Eosinophil 0.6? Hello, Dr. Yan! Recently, I visited the doctor due to a sore throat, and an ultrasound examination revealed a 1.2 cm lymph node in my neck. I was scratched by a cat recently; could this be cat scratch fever? I have already gone to the hospital ...

Stage III Oral Cancer Hello: In July of this year, I underwent a stage III oral cancer surgery that involved the removal of oral tissue and neck lymph nodes. I completed 33 sessions of radiation therapy and 8 sessions of chemotherapy by the end of September. Currently, I am in re...

Elevated immunoglobulin levels? The health check results show elevated immunoglobulin levels, with total protein at 6.8 g/dL, albumin at 4.6 g/dL, and globulin at 2.2 g/dL (highlighted in red). A subsequent blood test revealed IgG at 968 mg/dL, IgA at 206 mg/dL, and IgM at 261 mg...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, I discovered an enlarged lymph node on the right side of my neck six months ago, and it hasn't gone down since. Then in August, I noticed a few small lumps on the left side of my neck, and in October, I found a few more new ones. I saw a doctor ...

Follicular lymphoma invading the bone marrow? Hello Doctor: My mother had a car accident a year ago, and during her hospitalization, it was discovered that her spleen was enlarged. A CT scan suggested lymphoma, and a biopsy confirmed follicular lymphoma. The doctor mentioned that...

Neck mass I recently discovered a lump on the back of my left neck, which I compared online and seems to be near the occipital lymph nodes, approximately 0.5 cm in size and feels firm to the touch. It does not hurt when pressed, and it has not gone away for about two weeks. I hav...

Eosinophil percentage In recent years, blood tests have shown that the white blood cell count typically ranges from 4,500 to 7,000. The percentage of basophils is between 0.3% and 0.9% (0-1%). I would like to know if having results of 0.8% or 0.9% on several occasions is consider...

Instrument examination Several years ago, a family member underwent surgery for liver cancer and had a good recovery, with follow-ups every three months. Recently, a CT scan indicated a gray shadow on the liver, prompting the doctor to schedule blood tests and a nuclear magnetic ...

Lymphadenopathy / Lymph node enlargement Hello, doctor. I just felt three small lumps above my right clavicle; they are soft and movable, and they are located close to each other. Additionally, there is a lump at the root of my right thigh that has been there for quite a while; i...

Leukopenia Hello, doctor. In the past year, my weight has decreased from 72 kg to 66 kg. Recently, in June, I had a check-up at the clinic where my white blood cell count was 4,200, with neutrophils at 46% (highlighted in red), lymphocytes at 42.6% (highlighted in red), monocytes...

Persistent thrombocytosis and lymphadenopathy raise concerns for hematological disorders? Since I started working and participating in company health checks, I have noticed that my platelet count has often been highlighted in red (indicating elevated levels). The health check rep...