Improving Mouth Opening After Stage III Oral Cancer Treatment: Tips and Techniques
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...
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Mr. Wu / 35 years old / Male. I don't know what your doctor has taught you, but one suggestion is to stack tongue depressors to a thickness of 1.5 cm and then add another piece (to hold in your mouth). This means to practice more. Of course, it doesn't mean you should b...[Read More] Improving Mouth Opening After Stage III Oral Cancer Treatment: Tips and Techniques
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...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
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 Neck Lymph Nodes: When to Worry and Self-Monitoring Tips
Cervical lymph nodes Hello Doctor, a little over a month ago, I was moving and often didn't sleep well. I noticed some pain in my neck and found a very painful lymph node at the bottom of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, which is about 0.7 cm in size. Two weeks later, it was ...
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Lele / 35 years old / Female 1. The doctor advised me to self-monitor, and to return for a follow-up if there is any increase in size or pain. He mentioned that it might have been there for many years, and I only just noticed it. A: I agree with his recommendation. It has shrunk...[Read More] Understanding Neck Lymph Nodes: When to Worry and Self-Monitoring Tips
Understanding Swollen Neck Lymph Nodes: Key Questions Answered
Some questions regarding cervical lymphadenopathy? Hello Dr. Chen: I have some questions regarding cervical lymphadenopathy that I would like to consult with you. I am not referring to my specific situation or any individual's unique circumstances; I would appreciate your ge...
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Hello, Xiao Bao / 40 years old / Male: 1. If there is a single posterior cervical lymph node measuring about 1 cm that has not changed after three months (and there are no other unusual symptoms like fever), does this mean it is relatively less likely to be caused by lymphoma? O...[Read More] Understanding Swollen Neck Lymph Nodes: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Prolonged Swelling of Neck Lymph Nodes: Insights and Expectations
Enlarged cervical lymph nodes for nearly a year? Hello Dr. Hu. I am Ryan, and I have asked questions twice before. Thank you very much for your responses. The lymph nodes on the left side of my neck have been enlarged for nearly a year. Initially, when I turned my head last year,...
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It shouldn't shrink any further.[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Swelling of Neck Lymph Nodes: Insights and Expectations
Understanding Enlarged Neck Lymph Nodes: Progress and Concerns
Continuation of question #143861 - Enlargement of cervical lymph nodes? Hello Dr. Hu, I am Ryan. I previously asked you about the issue of enlarged (or calcified) lymph nodes in my neck. I would like to update you on my progress: Since September 2018, I have noticed an enlargemen...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
1. Normal; 2. It may vary, but it could also remain around 1 cm in size; 3. Normal;[Read More] Understanding Enlarged Neck Lymph Nodes: Progress and Concerns
Understanding Enlarged Neck Lymph Nodes: Should You Worry About Cancer?
Cervical lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, I have a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck near the collarbone, approximately 0.5 cm in size. I have been monitoring it for two to three months, and it hasn't changed in size. It is movable. Last Thursday and Friday, I not...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Mr. Chen / 27 years old / Male Hello, if you have any concerns, the best approach is to visit an otolaryngologist for an outpatient consultation. It would be beneficial to have a thorough examination of the entire nasopharynx, oropharynx, throat, and neck. Trust in the physician...[Read More] Understanding Enlarged Neck Lymph Nodes: Should You Worry About Cancer?
Understanding Neck Lumps: When to Seek Further Evaluation for Lymph Nodes
Cervical lymphadenopathy Hello doctor, I have been troubled by issues with my neck lymph nodes for the past two months. Before the Lunar New Year, I discovered a relatively large lump on the right side of my neck, approximately 1-1.5 cm in size, which is not very movable. There a...
Dr. Chen Yunfang Reply:
Hello: I have encountered young individuals like you in the outpatient clinic who are similarly troubled. Generally, most cases of lymphadenopathy are benign; they may not resolve over time, but they also do not increase in size. Indeed, imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT s...[Read More] Understanding Neck Lumps: When to Seek Further Evaluation for Lymph Nodes
Understanding Lymph Node Swelling in Children: Concerns and Insights
Neck issues Hello, doctor. Two weeks ago, I noticed a lump in my child's neck lymph nodes. The next day, we rushed to see a doctor at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, who examined and found a lump on the right side measuring approximately 1.2 cm in diameter and about 0.7...
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Hello, 1. An ultrasound has been scheduled for September 12. What can I ask online? Other people's answers cannot be more accurate than the ultrasound on September 12, right? 2. My child has been catching colds since the beginning of this year, which has led to chronic s...[Read More] Understanding Lymph Node Swelling in Children: Concerns and Insights
Persistent Groin Lymph Nodes: When to Seek Further Evaluation?
Inguinal lymphadenopathy persisting for six months? Hello, Doctor: About six months ago, I had lymphadenopathy in my neck and groin. A biopsy of the neck lymph nodes confirmed Kikuchi disease. By around January, all the neck lymph nodes had disappeared, and the symptoms of Kikuch...
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KK, 22 years old, female. Should I still monitor the lymph nodes in my groin, or could it be fibrosis and I can temporarily ignore it? A: If there are no changes, it is reasonable to follow up every six months. If there are changes such as enlargement, discoloration, or hardness,...[Read More] Persistent Groin Lymph Nodes: When to Seek Further Evaluation?
Understanding Persistent Neck Lymph Node Pain After Chemotherapy
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...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
Hello, online user: It is recommended to continue chemotherapy and complete the entire treatment course.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Neck Lymph Node Pain After Chemotherapy
Concerns About Left Neck Lymph Nodes: Understanding Potential Cancer Risks
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 ...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
If it doesn't get any bigger and I already have an appointment, I think I'll wait to discuss it in detail with the doctor during the appointment. :)[Read More] Concerns About Left Neck Lymph Nodes: Understanding Potential Cancer Risks
Understanding Lymph Node Biopsy Results: Kikuchi Disease Explained
Lymph node core needle biopsy diagnosis Hello Dr. Hu: Previously, I consulted you several times regarding the issue of enlarged lymph nodes in my neck, as I was concerned about the possibility of lymphoma. Therefore, you performed a core needle biopsy (using an 18-gauge needle, t...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
Hello, if it is Kikuchi disease, then it is best to rest and allow it to heal on its own.[Read More] Understanding Lymph Node Biopsy Results: Kikuchi Disease Explained
Understanding Neck Lymph Nodes: When to Worry About Changes
Cervical lymph nodes Dear Dr. Chen, I apologize for reaching out again. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. I have noticed a lump in my neck that seems to be a lymph node for the past three months. Its size has remained relatively the same, and it hasn't notice...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
1. You can rest assured. 2. When you mention "enlargement," how long are you referring to? Some enlargement can be due to infection; if it resolves within 1-2 weeks or returns to its original size, that's acceptable. However, I wouldn't suggest waiting 2-3 mo...[Read More] Understanding Neck Lymph Nodes: When to Worry About Changes