Lymph, Oncology FAQ - Page 35

Tumors and pulmonary tuberculosis? Hello, before the Lunar New Year, my uncle discovered a tumor-like growth under his right armpit that was painful to touch. During the New Year period, he developed two more lumps above his right clavicle. Recently, he underwent surgery at the h...

Lymphoma. Tumors... Are they hereditary? If there are patients in the family, what special precautions should be taken in daily life? Are there any foods that should be avoided? Recently, my grandfather has been feeling unwell for about 1 to 2 months. He has only been visiting sm...

There is a lump behind the ear? A few days ago, I felt two lumps about 1 centimeter in size behind my ear. They are tender to the touch and movable. Could this be lymphadenitis? If so, why does it feel this way? I've been quite worried these past few days. What could it be? ...

Lymphoma About two months ago, I discovered a hard lump about 3 centimeters in size under my right armpit. When the lump first appeared, it occasionally caused pain when pressed, and it would also hurt when I touched it. After a period of time (approximately two weeks), the lump ...

Could I have lymphoma or metastatic cancer? Hello Dr. Fan: Three months ago, I discovered a lump above my right clavicle that has been growing larger and harder, approximately 4 centimeters. I consulted multiple specialists, but none could determine the cause, all stating it was ...

The development period of gastric cancer? Dear Doctor: Recently, I read about a physician from National Taiwan University who was diagnosed with liver cancer and passed away within a brief period of 2 to 3 months. Is it possible for all types of cancer to progress from zero to te...

Lymphoma Hello: If there are painful small lumps appearing in the neck and armpit, is it possible that they are cancer?

I would like to ask you about lymphoma? I have a friend who urgently needs a physician specializing in lymphoma treatment. She is about to undergo chemotherapy, and she is only 21 years old. As a colleague, I cannot bear to see her suffer from this illness, so I want to help her ...

After cervical cancer removal, one leg has become swollen and hardened? Dear Dr. Fan, My mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer in August of this year and subsequently underwent surgery, during which her uterus, ovaries, and lymph nodes were removed. She is cur...

Lymphoma My aunt recently was diagnosed with a lymph node tumor, and during surgery to remove the tumor, one of the nodes was found to be particularly large, resulting in a biopsy that confirmed it was malignant. Doctor, could you please tell me: in cases like this, what is the l...

Primary lymphoid neoplasm (lymphoma) Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about primary lymphoid disorders (lymphoma). A family member has similar symptoms, and after going to the hospital for blood tests and X-rays, the doctor said everything was fine, but further gastrointestinal ...

Do I have lymphoma? I have been experiencing fever at night for a month, but it only reaches a maximum of 38 degrees Celsius and does not go any higher. My gums are inflamed, and I initially thought it was a dental issue, but treatment has not been effective. I also thought it mi...

Regarding the small lump under the skin..? Hello Dr. Fan, I have some questions I would like to ask, thank you! When I was in elementary school (around 10 years old), my relatives accidentally discovered some small, round, painless lumps near my lower jaw (on the left side of m...

There are three hard lumps on the chin? About six months ago, I suddenly experienced pain from the lower edges of both ears extending to the entire jaw. The pain subsided after a few days, but I developed three hard lumps, approximately one centimeter in size. They feel very firm...

Axillary lymph nodes Hello, Dr. Fan: Recently, I had a check-up at the National Defense Medical Center and was found to have a one-centimeter lymph node in my armpit. The doctor could not palpate it and advised me to return for a follow-up in three months. Could you please explai...

Lymphoma Hello Dr. Chen: My uncle has developed a tumor on the side of his neck, which is growing larger. He has lost a lot of weight and has a very poor appetite; he used to eat four bowls of rice but can now only manage a spoonful of porridge. For some reason, his skin has turn...

Lymph nodes Recently, I have experienced inflammation of the lymph nodes in my neck. Initially, it was painful, but now the pain has subsided. However, I can still feel a round mass when I touch my neck, and there is also a similar mass in my armpit. How should I manage this? Is ...

Can lymphoma cause pleural effusion? Can lymphoma cause pleural effusion? Secondly, after completing chemotherapy for lymphoma, if the follow-up shows a cancer marker level of 360 (within normal range) and blood tests are also normal, why would there still be pleural effusion?

Could you please clarify your request? Hello, I read several articles about "oral cancer" today. What confuses me is that over 80% of cases are attributed to so-called "bad habits" (like chewing betel nut), while the remaining 20% are related to hygiene issues...

The young girl has a peanut-sized lump located 2-3 centimeters behind each ear on the neck? A 2-year-old girl has a hard lump about the size of a peanut, located approximately 2-3 cm behind her ear on the back of her head. It is movable. A month ago, a physician mentioned that su...