Other, Oncology FAQ - Page 27

In stage II triple-negative breast cancer, the necessity of radiation therapy after chemotherapy followed by surgery depends on several factors, including the size of the tumor, lymph node involvement, and the margins of the surgical resection. Radiation therapy is often recommen...

The issue of colorectal cancer metastasizing to the lungs? Dear Doctor, I would like to ask a few questions. My father was diagnosed with colon cancer 4-5 years ago, which was staged from 1 to 2. He underwent surgery for tumor resection and received approximately 8 months of che...

Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy for Cancer Hello, my mother has been diagnosed with stage II B endometrial adenocarcinoma and will undergo radiation therapy. The side effects of radiation therapy seem quite significant. With the current linear accelerator technology, will ther...

Medication consultation The patient has been taking hormonal therapy for nearly a year but can no longer tolerate the side effects, including joint pain, which is making it difficult to get out of bed. They feel as though they are on the verge of a stroke and have no energy, so t...

Lymphadenopathy Hello, doctor! I have a small lump on my neck. I visited a large hospital in June, and the doctor said it was a lymph node, which might disappear on its own in a few months or half a year. After that, I had a few colds, and other lymph nodes appeared on my neck, b...

Pathology Report Hello Doctor, I recently had a lymph node removed, and the pathology report is as follows: Received in formalin consists of a piece of lymph node, measuring 1.4 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm. It is tan and elastic firm. The entire specimen is embedded in one block. Micro: The s...

Lung cancer without cough or hemoptysis? Hello, doctor. Is it possible for a lung cancer patient to not exhibit coughing symptoms but only present with hemoptysis? Thank you.

Two months after treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the MRI still shows bright spots? I am a stage II nasopharyngeal carcinoma patient with bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. I completed 33 sessions of radiation therapy and 6 cycles of chemotherapy at National Taiwan Univer...

Questions regarding the FDG-PET/CT report and the issue of elevated lymphocyte levels after chemotherapy? Hello Doctor: Since I could not get answers from my treating physician, I kindly ask for your insights. 1. FINDINGS: Mild FDG hypermetabolism in the left chest wall (SUV: 2...

Lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, I have a problem with enlarged lymph nodes that won't go away, so the hematologist drew my blood and found two abnormal values: platelet distribution width at 9.0 fL (reference range 10.0-16.0) and eosinophils at 8.2% (reference range 0.0-7.0). ...

I would like to ask if I have nasopharyngeal cancer? I would like to ask if I have nasopharyngeal cancer. A year or two ago, I had sinusitis, and since then, I have been experiencing persistent phlegm (which hasn’t improved) that is always clear in color. I do not have nasal cong...

Lymphadenopathy Hello, Doctor. Over the past two months, I have noticed several lymph nodes in my body, including in the head and neck, armpits, and groin. Recently, I visited a surgeon and decided to remove the lymph nodes in my groin, one on each side. The doctor chose the left...

Breast cancer treatment Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my sister, who has stage I breast cancer. She has already undergone a mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection, and tests show that the cancer cells have not spread. However, there is a risk of recurrence, and t...

Small lump in the armpit? Recently, I experienced sudden pain in my right armpit. It hurts significantly when I touch it, raise my arm, or squeeze my armpit. Upon closer examination, I found a small swollen area. The next day, I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed it as inflamm...

Examination items In general, when assessing the improvement of nasopharyngeal carcinoma during radiation therapy and chemotherapy, in addition to CT and MRI scans and EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) titers, other methods may include physical examinations, endoscopic evaluations, and PE...

Total or partial thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma? Hello, Director Lai. I am a 38-year-old female. In July of this year, a health check revealed a suspected tumor larger than 3 cm on the left side of my thyroid. I was referred to a larger hospital for blood tests and...

About pancreatic cancer? Hello, I am asking on behalf of my mother who is 50 years old, does not smoke or drink, and has a normal lifestyle. A month ago, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to the ovaries and colon. Initially, she experienced abdominal ...

Referral issues Recently, my mother was referred to a hospital where the doctor assessed that a CT scan was necessary. The doctor also provided a date for the examination and gave the family a form to fill out at home. If we want to switch to another hospital for treatment, do we...

Does widening the eyes put pressure on the brain? Hello, doctor. I have a question that has been bothering me for a long time. I would like to ask if keeping my eyes wide open can have an impact on my brain. I personally have eyes that don't appear very expressive, so when I...

Mild Aplastic Anemia Hello, Doctor. This is my second time seeking your advice. Last time, you recommended that my wife undergo a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy by the attending physician. The report has come back, and the attending physician diagnosed her with mild aplastic a...