Other, Oncology FAQ - Page 9

The mouth ulcer has been persisting for quite a while without healing? Hello doctor, last week I went to the hospital for an examination and found a small lump under my skin, measuring about 0.5 to 1.5 centimeters. It doesn't hurt and doesn't move. I consulted another p...

Breast cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by lumpectomy, currently undergoing radiation therapy (inquiry made on April 14, follow-up on previous case)? Hello, (Old Case) A family member has a "triple-negative" left breast cancer measuring over 4 cm, a...

In cases of breast cancer where chemotherapy is administered first followed by a lumpectomy, radiation therapy is typically recommended afterward. This approach is often referred to as neoadjuvant chemotherapy, which aims to shrink the tumor before surgical intervention. After th...

More than a week after chemotherapy. New tumor, receiving immunotherapy injections? Stage III oral cancer (surgery completed, chemotherapy and radiation therapy finished) has shown a recurrence of cancer cells over a week after the end of chemotherapy. The PET scan results indica...

Unilateral rib mass? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed a hard lump under the left side of my rib cage. It becomes noticeable and palpable when I take a deep breath or touch it, but in its normal state, it is not visible. The area around it sometimes feels a bit uncomfortable. The ...

Questions about the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer? My mother is 50 years old and last year, after suffering from a persistent cough, a lump was discovered in her chest. Upon consulting a doctor, she was diagnosed with stage II HER2-positive breast cancer. She has...

Two weeks after chemotherapy, cancer cells were found again? Oral cancer was diagnosed on December 7, 2021. Surgery was performed on the left mandible, and from January 1, 2022, I began chemotherapy and radiation therapy. By February 25, I completed a total of 7 chemotherapy sess...

NF1-PN plexiform neurofibromas Hello Dr. Hu: My son is 12 years old now. When he was 8, we discovered that he had a tumor in his abdomen and liver. Because it is a flat lesion, we have visited 7 or 8 major hospitals, but no doctor has dared to perform surgery on him. I would like...

Inquiry about MRI report? I recently had elevated prolactin levels in my blood, with a value of 54.8. I later underwent a brain MRI, and the neurosurgeon stated that there were no tumors or other issues. However, I noticed a section in the report that reads: "No definite bra...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello Doctor, I have a hard lump under my left armpit that is painful when pressed. There is no redness, no pus, and no opening on the surface, and it does not hurt when not touched. I have visited two dermatologists; one suggested it might be ...

Elevated white blood cell count? The white blood cell count has risen to 19,500 with neutrophils at 86%. Is chemotherapy possible or not? There is thrombocytopenia and anemia. How can a liver abscess be diagnosed? Thank you, doctor.

Can my mom wear graphene underwear or clothing after her breast cancer surgery, now that her stitches have just been removed? Hello Doctor, my mother has stage I breast cancer. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor and some lymph nodes. She just had her stitches removed and w...

Fever I would like to consult a doctor. Since the end of January, I suddenly developed a fever of 38 degrees Celsius, accompanied by chills and fatigue, but no other symptoms. After visiting a clinic and self-testing for COVID-19, I took antipyretics, which brought my temperature...

Abnormal blood test results? During a routine check-up, elevated total protein (TP) and globulin (GLO) levels were found, while other blood parameters were normal. The serum total protein was 8.7 g/dL, albumin (ALB) was 4.8 g/dL, and globulin was 3.9 g/dL. (Is this significantly ...

Fever and issues related to breast cancer tumors? In mid-February 2020, there was a continuous fever for six days accompanied by diarrhea, and the medical evaluation did not reveal a definitive cause (influenza, COVID-19, rotavirus, and norovirus were all negative). In April 2021...

Chemotherapy port removal Hello Dr. Chen, I previously had an appointment with Dr. Gao on Wednesdays for needle removal. However, my chemotherapy schedule at National Taiwan University Hospital may change. Could you please let me know if there are other doctors available at Taoyu...

Postoperative follow-up Hello, I have some questions regarding my experience with my elderly family member. Two years ago, they were diagnosed with stage 3B cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. They have been returning for follow-up appointments every three months, and ...

Taking Xeloda during nasopharyngeal radiotherapy? Hello, Dr. Chen. A friend of mine is currently undergoing radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma and does not have any pain symptoms. However, the doctor has prescribed Celecoxib to be taken twice daily. I would like to kn...

Surgical biopsy techniques for breast cancer? Hello Doctor, my mother had a breast ultrasound at the clinic on January 17, which showed a tumor in her right breast. The doctor performed a surgical biopsy to remove a portion of the tissue for testing, and the report indicated that...

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...