Other, Oncology FAQ - Page 8

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello doctor, I have had swelling in both armpits for several months. Recently, the swelling on the right side has decreased, but today while showering, I felt a small hard lump (about one centimeter) in my left armpit. It is not very noticeabl...

Normal pancreatic index? My mother initially thought she had stomach discomfort, but after undergoing an MRI in the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology department, the report indicated a 90% likelihood of stage 3 pancreatic cancer. After being evaluated by an oncologist, there wer...

Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Tumors Hello Dr. Chen: My father is a terminal cancer patient (unable to eat, can only take small amounts of liquid, primarily receiving intravenous nutrition while hospitalized). Due to recurrent bacterial infections, chemotherapy has been pau...

Post-Chemotherapy Management The patient has right breast cancer and has undergone a total mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. The pathology report indicates the following: Stage: IIB, Tumor size: 2.4 cm, Lymph nodes: positive for metastasis (2, 11), Distant metastasis...

Unilateral lymphadenopathy, Sjögren's syndrome? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask the doctor about some symptoms I experienced as a child. I discovered a lump under my right armpit and underwent a breast ultrasound, where the doctor diagnosed it as a...

Inguinal mass Hello Doctor, I noticed pain and slight swelling in my left groin area at the end of May. I consulted a general surgeon, and the doctor performed an ultrasound, which showed two lymph nodes that appeared to be benign: one about 1 cm in the groin area and another sma...

Is further examination needed for abnormal white blood cell distribution ratios? Hello, doctor. Since around the 20th of last month, I have been experiencing itching on my eyelids and palms, as well as mild urticaria or rashes on my face, behind my ears, and on my feet, which fee...

Radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma is reduced? My father was diagnosed with stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma, but there was no distant metastasis; however, there was involvement of the lymph nodes in the head and neck region and the left optic nerve. Initially, he un...

Enlargement of the supraclavicular lymph nodes? Hello, Doctor! My mother is 67 years old. She previously lived in China for an extended period while taking care of children. During that time, she received the Sinopharm vaccine on June 24 of last year. At the end of August, she no...

Lower extremity edema due to chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer? Hello Dr. Chen, my father is 71 years old and has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy with Gemcitabine and Abraxane, and he has completed his 13th cycle. Starting from the 13th cycle, ...

Axillary swelling issues? Hello Dr. Chen, I discovered a protrusion in my left armpit around late April. It has a smooth surface, is elongated, approximately 4×2 cm, and feels somewhat like a muscle; it is soft to the touch and not painful. I'm not quite sure how long it has...

Regarding renal tumors? Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive stage T1b breast cancer six months ago and has completed hormone therapy and radiation treatment. During a recent ultrasound, a hyperchoic lesion (1.46 x 1.0 cm) without acoustic shadow w...

Do I need to see a hematologist after receiving my blood test results? Hello Dr. Chen, I recently received my gastrointestinal blood test results. The outpatient physician informed me that I have anemia and recommended that I see a hematologist at a major hospital. However, due t...

Lung cancer that is inoperable and the recurrence of lung cancer along with regular check-ups? 1. My mother was diagnosed with three lesions last year through LDCT. The doctor recommended a thoracoscopic resection of the largest one. Later, it was determined to be stage 0 lung ca...

Treatment options for rectal cancer? Dear Dr. Chen, My wife, who is 63 years old, has been experiencing unusual frequent diarrhea. After undergoing a colonoscopy at the gastroenterology department, five polyps were discovered, one of which is particularly large, and the biopsy r...

Inguinal lymph nodes Hello, Doctor. I apologize for reaching out while I am currently abroad, and I plan to return to Taiwan in three months. I would like to hear your opinion on whether I should return to Taiwan for medical evaluation at this time. Since December of last year, I...

Post-nasopharyngeal radiotherapy Hello Dr. Chen, it has been 1.5 months since I completed radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. I started experiencing 24-hour pulsatile tinnitus during the mid-treatment, which continues to this day. Recently, I have also felt a slight swel...

Dizziness, Vitamin B12 Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing severe dizziness and lightheadedness for 24 hours continuously. I have undergone numerous tests, and the neurologist indicated that everything is normal and referred me to a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist suspected that ...

Tumor issues after treatment completion? My father was diagnosed with stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma last year, with no distant metastasis. He began radiation therapy and chemotherapy, completing all treatments in October of last year, and has been undergoing regular follow-up...

Inguinal lymphadenopathy? Hello, Dr. Hu. About 10 days ago, I noticed a small lymph node swelling in my groin, approximately 1 to 1.5 centimeters in size. It is not painful when pressed, and when I slide my fingers over the lump with some pressure, it feels somewhat soft and elas...