Radiation therapy, Oncology FAQ - Page 10

Does liver cancer invade the bones? In March of this year, my father's AFP test result was 903, and the doctor confirmed liver cancer. Previously, it was only suspected. My father mentioned that his arm hurts and he is unable to reach back to grab a tissue. Could this be rel...

Smooth muscle sarcoma I'm sorry, Doctor. My mother had one ear removed, which has affected her hearing. If it is malignant, could it spread through the bloodstream to the entire body? After the partial removal of the ear, it seems to have spread to the lungs, and she had sur...

After radiation therapy for throat cancer, it feels like a chicken bone is stuck in the throat. What should I do? After radiation therapy for throat cancer, it feels like there is a chicken bone stuck in the throat?

Can nasopharyngeal carcinoma be treated with targeted therapy? Hello Dr. Chen: Recently, a friend of mine was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and the pathology report indicates it is stage II. Aside from a hard mass in the neck measuring about 3 cm, there are no other cl...

Hello, doctor! Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about my father, who was diagnosed with stage IV nasopharyngeal cancer a month ago. What is the likelihood of recovery? Is there a chance of recurrence? What kind of foods can he eat? Will chemotherapy cause significant suffering ...

My father passed away last Tuesday? Dr. Chen Si-Rong: Hello! Thank you for your suggestions. My father underwent emergency surgery for a perforated intestine on the 27th of last month. Although the surgery was successful, he later contracted a CMV virus, leading to a lung infecti...

Treatment for breast cancer patients with special conditions - please help! Hello, doctor! We truly value medical resources, but we are feeling quite lost, which is why we are seeking your advice. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the He Shin Cancer Hospital in May th...

How to care for an elderly father with brain metastases? Hello, Doctor! My 68-year-old father has been diagnosed with lung cancer for three years. He was already at the late stage of stage II when first discovered. He has undergone surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, an...

Treatment for advanced lung cancer? Hello, my grandfather is in his 70s and recently went to the hospital for an examination, where he was suspected to have advanced lung cancer. Given that he has a history of heart issues, what treatment options would be most appropriate? I hope...

Can a brain tumor undergo radiation therapy twice? My father is 71 years old and was diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago, which has metastasized to the brain. After undergoing chemotherapy for the lungs and radiation therapy for the brain, his condition has been well contr...

Secondary and unspecified malignant tumors of the lymph nodes? How long does chemotherapy typically last for the above-mentioned condition, and how many weeks does each cycle usually take? The tumor is located in the neck, and if the superficial tumor has disappeared but there is...

How to improve the condition of leg edema after taking Iressa? Hello Dr. Chen! My father was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2003, and by the time it was discovered, he was already in stage II. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy, his condition improved, a...

There is a hard lump in the lower right quadrant near the navel? Hello, my father is a terminal liver cancer patient. In February, he underwent surgery to remove a liver tumor, and now a hard mass has been found in the lower right area of his abdomen near the navel, which the att...

Lymphoma Hello Doctor: A few days ago, my father went for an endoscopy due to stomach pain and was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer and a duodenal ulcer. The doctor mentioned that my father's intestines appeared to have a growth, and after a biopsy, the report indicated it is ...

Oncology 1. My father has a hard lump below his right thigh, and after examination, the doctor recommended surgery for removal, which revealed it to be a cancerous tumor. He has been undergoing radiation therapy for over a year, and recently he has been experiencing heaviness in ...

Lymphoma??? Hello Doctor, my father is 58 years old and is currently hospitalized at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taipei. The doctor said he has lymphoma. What exactly is lymphoma? What are the implications? What is the treatment success rate in the early stages? I have researched...

How should esophageal cancer and lymphoma be treated? Hello! My father underwent oral cancer cell resection surgery in April this year. In July, it was discovered that the cancer cells had spread to the lymph nodes and esophagus. What type of treatment would be most suitable for ...

Conjunctival lymphoma? My aunt was recently diagnosed with conjunctival lymphoma in both eyes, with the tumor in the left eye being larger and more prominent. She was then referred to a hematology-oncology specialist for further evaluation, including blood tests, ultrasound, bone...

Improvement of symptoms after treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Hello Doctor: My mother is a patient with stage II to III nasopharyngeal carcinoma. She has recently completed chemotherapy and radiation therapy. While we understand that oral discomfort is common after treatm...

To inquire about its curative treatment? My mother has been diagnosed with lymphoma. Could you please advise on how to treat this condition? Are there any foods that should be avoided? Thank you for your response.