Lymph, Oncology FAQ - Page 20

Preoperative Preparation for Esophageal Cancer Surgery Hello Doctor, my father-in-law (78) underwent a CT and PET scan two days ago, which revealed a 7 cm tumor in the middle to lower esophagus, with spread to nearby lymph nodes. After consultation, a professor has agreed to perf...

Neck issues Hello, my mother is around 38 years old. About a month or two ago, she noticed a lump in her neck, which has been slowly decreasing in size but hasn't completely disappeared; there is still a hard lump that seems to move slightly when swallowing. We are now worri...

Lymph nodes inside the right lower jaw? Hello Doctor, in early December, I noticed a swollen lymph node on the inside of my right jaw that was painful. I went to an ENT clinic for an examination, and the doctor diagnosed it as lymphadenitis and prescribed medication for three day...

Inguinal mass Hello, doctor. On January 29th, I suddenly noticed a small hard lump in my groin area. I found that it is movable and does not protrude. After researching online, I learned that it is located where lymph nodes are. Following my family's advice, I visited a fami...

Hard lumps or swollen lymph nodes in the armpit? Hello doctor, I have noticed that my armpit feels like there is swollen lymph nodes (red and swollen, quite large) over the past week or two. It has grown from a small size to about 3 to 5 centimeters now, and it hurts quite a bit ...

A lump felt on the left side of the neck? About 3 to 5 months ago, I noticed a hard lump (approximately 1.8 cm) in the upper left side of my neck. I'm concerned that this could be lymphoma or some other serious condition. Additionally, I remember having a lump in my left arm...

Chemotherapy drug options for triple-negative breast cancer? Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer last December, approximately 2.4 cm in size. The lymph node biopsy did not show any cancer cells because the tumor is located too close to the nip...

Does liver cancer metastasize? Dear Dr. Hu, This year, my friend was diagnosed with liver cancer. Both the CT scan and MRI evaluations indicate no lymphatic or distant metastasis, making surgical resection possible. Can you confirm if these examinations can reliably rule out me...

Cervical lymph nodes Doctor, about two years ago, I discovered a lump in my neck and went to the hospital for examination. At that time, I underwent a nasopharyngoscopy, which showed no issues. The doctor then arranged for an ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration, which indica...

Is the persistent pain in the neck lymph nodes after chemotherapy an indication that it hasn't been controlled? Hello Doctor, my father is 50 years old and has stage IV gastric cancer that has metastasized to the lymph nodes in his shoulder and abdomen, as well as to a small...

Adrenal nodules discovered after liver cancer surgery? Hello Dr. Chen, In April of this year, a family member underwent surgery for liver cancer. The preoperative CT assessment indicated T2N0M0 (Hospital A), while the preoperative MRI assessment indicated T1N0M0 (Hospital B). T...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello, doctor: What is the correct position for examining the axillary lymph nodes? Should the arm be raised at a 90-degree angle to the body, or should it be lifted above the head? Why does the size of the lymph nodes feel different depending ...

Preoperative and postoperative treatment for breast cancer? Hello Doctor, My mother has been undergoing regular mammograms every six months and was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. The tumor is located at the 9 o'clock position in the right breast, measuring 1.2 cm,...

Please provide your questions related to the B2-M index? Hello Dr. Hu, A month ago, I developed a cluster of five lymph nodes of varying sizes on the right side of my neck within a week. The doctor tested my cancer marker, and my Beta-2 microglobulin level was 2415 (the referen...

Breast cancer treatment Hello, Dr. Lai! I would like to inquire about the follow-up treatment for breast cancer. The report states the following: Size: 22mm, Lymph nodes: no metastasis, Margins: clear, Distant metastasis: none, Stage: IIA, Classification: Luminal B type, ER: >...

Groin pain There is periodic recurrent cramping pain around the groin area (including the lower abdomen on both sides and the lower abdomen near the female reproductive organs). There are frequent sharp pains during ovulation, and pain also occurs before menstruation. A CT scan w...

Early-stage gastric cancer..? I would like to inquire about an elderly family member in their 60s. A few years ago, they suffered a stroke that left the left side of their body paralyzed. Recently, during a bowel movement, they noticed black stools, and upon examination, they wer...

Can X-rays detect lymph nodes in the head and neck? Hello doctor, I have a hard lump in the lower left side of my head, approximately below the Fengchi point as described in Traditional Chinese Medicine. When I turn my head to the right, it becomes more noticeable. There is also ...

Lymph nodes (second question) Hello, doctor. Last time I inquired about my lymph nodes after taking antibiotics for five days, and they became hard. I was wondering if I needed to return for a follow-up. After my follow-up, the doctor only performed a physical examination and pre...

Lymph nodes near the left clavicle in the neck? Hello, doctor. I just received my health check report, which indicates a suspected lymph node near the left side of my neck close to the clavicle. I recalled that the muscle on the left side of my neck, which I check during thyroid ...