Other, Oncology FAQ - Page 21

There is a hard lump in the armpit? There is a hard lump in the center of my armpit where I have underarm hair. It has been present for about a month, and I am a bit concerned. The lump is immovable and causes slight pain when pressed. Its size varies slightly each time I touch i...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello: I asked a question on November 30 last year regarding a right neck swelling and a right nasopharyngeal lymphoid tumor. The tumor measured 0.6*0.5*0.4 cm, and the biopsy results indicated lymphoid hyperplasia in the...

I don't understand the blood test report? I have a habit of donating platelets, but the center has noted abnormal results in my last three tests and referred me to a hospital for blood tests. However, I do not understand the meaning of the values and would like to consult a ...

Prostate cancer has undergone radical surgery? Hello Doctor, my father is 74 years old today and has a history of diabetes. He was diagnosed with stage III prostate cancer four months ago, with cancer cells invading the seminal vesicles but no lymphatic or bone metastasis. One mo...

Elevated body temperature? Hello, doctor. Recently, over the past three weeks, my body temperature has varied, being around 36.7-36.9°C before noon, increasing to 37-37.3°C in the afternoon, and dropping to about 36.3-36.5°C from 10 PM to early morning. I mainly feel warm in the ...

I was overwhelmed by lymph nodes? Dr. Chen, first of all, I want to thank you for saving me from panic and helplessness a few years ago on this platform. Recently, those feelings have returned, and I have many questions I would like to ask you: 1. A few weeks ago, I accidentall...

Cystic tumor Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about my brother, who was recently taken to the ER due to sudden hematuria. After undergoing X-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans, he was diagnosed with a possible renal angiomyolipoma. However, after a consultation with radiology, ...

Cystic tumor Hello Doctor, I apologize for bothering you. My older brother went to the ER a few days ago due to sudden hematuria. The initial assessment suggested a renal cyst, but after X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scans, it was suspected to be a renal angiomyolipoma. However, afte...

Afternoon low-grade fever with normal temperature at night? Hello, doctor. For the past two to three weeks, my body temperature has varied from 36.5 to 36.8 degrees Celsius before noon, rising to 37 to 37.3 degrees Celsius starting at noon, and then dropping to around 36.5 degree...

The lymph nodes are slightly swollen? Hello, doctor. Is it possible for swollen lymph nodes to not resolve?

The NSE index is too high? Hello, doctor. I recently went to a medical laboratory for cancer screening, and one of the tests showed an elevated NSE level of 22.39. My family has no history of lung cancer, and I asked the laboratory technician about this. He mentioned that it coul...

For breast cancer staged as 1A N0(i) M0 after complete surgical resection, the need for chemotherapy or targeted therapy depends on several factors, including the tumor's hormone receptor status (estrogen and progesterone receptors), HER2 status, and the patient's overa...

Breast cancer issues? Hello Doctor: My mother has stage III breast cancer that has metastasized to the lymph nodes. She underwent surgery for breast and lymph node removal but has not received chemotherapy. Currently, her blood tests show normal CEA levels, but one item, the cyto...

Physical condition Hello, doctor. Recently, for about a week, around noon, my body temperature rises to 36.8-37.2°C. Sometimes I feel a bit warm, but by 8 or 9 PM, my temperature returns to 36.6-36.8°C. I have had blood tests done, and the results are normal (cholesterol and trig...

Neck issues My dad has been smoking and chewing betel nut for about ten years. Recently, he noticed a small hard lump on the back of his neck that cannot be moved. Today, he mentioned that another small lump has appeared on the same side, both are less than 2 centimeters and not ...

Lymphadenopathy below the earlobe? Doctor, I have a lymph node swelling in the right side of my neck, just below the earlobe, that feels about 1 cm in size, roughly the size of a mung bean, and has a hardness similar to the tip of my nose. Recently, I have been experiencing persi...

Lump in the groin? Three months ago, I had unprotected sex with my partner but did not ejaculate inside. Now, I have a bump in my groin area that oozed yellowish fluid after being squeezed, and it hasn't healed yet. There are many fleas in my workplace, so I can't deter...

Inguinal hard lump? There is a hard lump in the groin area that is 3-4 cm long, which is painful when pressed and also hurts when walking due to friction. This occurs almost every month around the time of menstruation, with similar lumps appearing near the labia and under the arm...

Inguinal hard lump? There is a hard lump about 3-4 cm long in the groin area that hurts when pressed and also causes pain when walking due to friction. This occurs almost every month around the time of menstruation, with similar lumps appearing near the labia and under the armpit...

The relationship between tumors (cancer), immunity, and stress? It is commonly said that tumors are related to immunity, and that work-related stress can lead to a decrease in immune function. As a researcher, I am constantly thinking of new ideas and often work longer hours than...