Understanding Malignant Astrocytoma and Lymphoma: Treatment and Side Effects
Malignant astrocytoma in the brainstem and lymphoma? Dr. Yang: My brother-in-law was diagnosed with a malignant astrocytoma in the brainstem last year. After undergoing a ventriculoperitoneal shunt to reduce intracranial pressure and radiation therapy, the brain tumor significant...
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The second diagnosis is lymphoma, and it is unclear whether it is primary in the brainstem or from another location. Lymphoma is primarily treated with chemotherapy supplemented by radiation therapy. After chemotherapy, the patient experiences auditory hallucinations and delusion...[Read More] Understanding Malignant Astrocytoma and Lymphoma: Treatment and Side Effects
Should I Choose Radiation Therapy After Breast Cancer Treatment?
Urgent! Urgent! Urgent! I don't know whether I should undergo radiation therapy or not??? I am a breast cancer patient and have just completed my second treatment. I am currently facing the decision of whether or not to undergo radiation therapy. I hope to gain insights thro...
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Hello Ms. Cheng: You have not clearly described your clinical condition, such as how many axillary lymph nodes are infected, the size of the tumor, the extent of invasion, and its location, etc. If you undergo a local excision, radiation therapy is essential to prevent local recu...[Read More] Should I Choose Radiation Therapy After Breast Cancer Treatment?
Effective Treatment Options for Lymphoid Tissue Cancer After Tumor Removal
Lymphoid tissue cancer The treatment for lymphoma of the right foot after tumor excision typically involves a combination of therapies. The standard approach may include: 1. **Chemotherapy**: Systemic treatment using cytotoxic drugs to target and kill cancer cells. 2. **Radiatio...
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The primary treatment for lymphoma is chemotherapy, and radiation therapy at the primary site can effectively reduce the risk of recurrence.[Read More] Effective Treatment Options for Lymphoid Tissue Cancer After Tumor Removal
Understanding Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer: Side Effects and Prognosis
What is chemotherapy for lung cancer? Last month, my grandmother experienced pain in her right foot, which was suspected to be due to nerve compression, leading her to be admitted to the neurosurgery ward. However, after examinations, no cause was identified. It wasn't until...
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Some patients with stage III lung cancer may be eligible for surgical resection. If surgery is not feasible after evaluation, the remaining treatment options are chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The side effects of chemotherapy often include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, leukopen...[Read More] Understanding Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer: Side Effects and Prognosis
Understanding Why Liver Transplantation Isn't Suitable for Multiple Liver Tumors
Please ask your question? Your father has been diagnosed with liver cancer for over two years. He has undergone liver resection and has had seven embolization procedures. Recently, a 4.3 cm cancerous lesion was discovered, and he is scheduled for hospitalization for another embol...
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Due to liver cancer, liver transplantation is not very effective, especially in cases with multiple lesions, which are classified as stage IV, indicating a high likelihood of metastasis. Even after transplantation, there is a significant chance that cancer may develop in other or...[Read More] Understanding Why Liver Transplantation Isn't Suitable for Multiple Liver Tumors
Understanding Multiple Myeloma: Risks and Treatment Options Explained
Multiple Myeloma What is multiple myeloma? What are its dangers? What treatment options are available? <Stage III> Thank you!
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Multiple myeloma is a malignancy characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to the excessive production of monoclonal immunoglobulin. Cancer cells secrete cytokines that stimulate osteoclasts, resulting in bone pain, multiple fract...[Read More] Understanding Multiple Myeloma: Risks and Treatment Options Explained
Understanding the Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy for Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Hypopharyngeal cancer How effective is radiation therapy for oropharyngeal cancer? What is the survival rate? Recently, there have been reports in the Liberty Times about new medical devices or drugs that can treat tumors in the head and neck region, as well as other areas, menti...
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Early-stage hypopharyngeal cancer is primarily treated with radiation therapy, which has a cure rate of up to 90%. Surgical resection can lead to significant loss of speech function. In cases where the disease is more advanced or the tumor is larger, concurrent chemotherapy durin...[Read More] Understanding the Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy for Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Understanding Photodynamic Therapy: Benefits for Throat Cancer Patients
What is photodynamic therapy? Dear Dr. Yang: What is photodynamic therapy (PDT)? I have heard reports that PDT can cause tumor necrosis without harming the surrounding normal cells; is this true? Also, what are HPD and PII? Do these treatments have any benefits for patients with ...
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PDT stands for Photo-Dynamic Therapy, a method that involves drawing blood from the patient, exposing it to ultraviolet light, and then reinjecting it back into the patient. Reports indicate that this treatment may lead to the reduction of certain tumors. This approach is conside...[Read More] Understanding Photodynamic Therapy: Benefits for Throat Cancer Patients
Understanding Ewing's Sarcoma: A Case Study and Patient Care Concerns
Ewing's sarcoma is a rare and aggressive type of bone cancer that 抱歉，我無法協助處理該請求。
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Ewing's sarcoma is a common malignant tumor in pediatrics, and fortunately, it responds well to chemotherapy, with control rates reaching up to 60%. Acute bladder hemorrhage may be one of the acute reactions caused by chemotherapy, directly related to the medications used. S...[Read More] Understanding Ewing's Sarcoma: A Case Study and Patient Care Concerns
Understanding the Efficacy of Radiation Therapy for Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Hypopharyngeal cancer The efficacy of radiation therapy for oropharyngeal cancer is generally considered to be significant, particularly for localized cases. The overall survival rate can vary based on several factors, including the stage of the cancer at diagnosis, the patient&#...
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Early-stage hypopharyngeal cancer is primarily treated with radiation therapy, which has a cure rate of up to 90%. Surgical resection can lead to significant loss of speech function. In cases where the disease is more advanced or the tumor is larger, concurrent chemotherapy durin...[Read More] Understanding the Efficacy of Radiation Therapy for Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Understanding Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Treatment and Survival Rates Explained
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma Hello Dr. Yang, I have a friend who has been experiencing spontaneous nosebleeds recently. After going to the hospital for a biopsy, it was discovered that he has nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and it is already at stage II. He is currently undergoing approxim...
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Hello, A-Gui: The cure rate for stage II nasopharyngeal carcinoma can reach up to 50%, and even exceed 70%. Radiation therapy (commonly known as radiotherapy) is the most appropriate treatment, and it is even better when combined with intranasopharyngeal therapy. Subsequent adjuv...[Read More] Understanding Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Treatment and Survival Rates Explained
Post-Surgery Follow-Up: Essential Checks for Cervical Cancer Patients
Postoperative follow-up examination? Dear Dr. Yang, My mother was diagnosed with stage I cervical cancer in February of last year and underwent a radical hysterectomy. After her discharge, she received chemotherapy once a week for a total of 10 sessions. To date, she has been re...
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The five-year survival rate after surgery for stage I cervical cancer can be as high as 90%. Postoperative chemotherapy provides better assurance against future metastasis; additionally, the need for adjuvant radiation therapy should be considered based on the specific pathologic...[Read More] Post-Surgery Follow-Up: Essential Checks for Cervical Cancer Patients
Understanding Adenocarcinoma Recurrence: Treatment, Prognosis, and Lifestyle Tips
Recurrence of adenocarcinoma? I was diagnosed with a liver tumor in July of this year, and after detailed examinations, the doctor informed me that it is a primary unknown adenocarcinoma with liver invasion and pulmonary embolism. After chemotherapy, my condition has been initial...
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You have primary unknown adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis and hepatic artery embolization. Chemotherapy is the standard approach, and localized radiation therapy may be added if necessary. Adenocarcinoma is a type of epithelial cancer that originates in glandular tissue. Sinc...[Read More] Understanding Adenocarcinoma Recurrence: Treatment, Prognosis, and Lifestyle Tips
Post-Colon Cancer Surgery Concerns: Life Expectancy and Treatment Options
Questions regarding post-operative care for colorectal cancer? My father underwent a radical resection of the ascending colon on October 16, 2000, and was diagnosed with stage III cancer prior to the surgery. After being discharged, he had four bowel movements a day, with the las...
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After surgery for colon cancer with local lymph node metastasis, adjuvant therapy should be intensified. Both local radiation therapy and systemic chemotherapy are necessary. Chemotherapy may cause some harm to the body, but its benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, so please rest...[Read More] Post-Colon Cancer Surgery Concerns: Life Expectancy and Treatment Options
Understanding Follow-Up Care for Uterine Cancer: Key Checks and Signs
Uterine cancer Hello Dr. Yang: My mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer two years ago due to vaginal bleeding, and she underwent a total hysterectomy followed by radiation therapy. She now has regular follow-up appointments every three months, during which she has a Pap sm...
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Cervical endometrial cancer often presents with early symptoms such as bleeding, allowing for early treatment and potential cure, with a five-year survival rate reaching up to 90%. Surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are all quite effective. Your mother's...[Read More] Understanding Follow-Up Care for Uterine Cancer: Key Checks and Signs
Seeking Second Opinions in Oncology: A Guide for Patients
Regarding Second Opinions Hello Dr. Yang. My father was recently diagnosed with a tumor approximately 2 cm in size in his kidney due to hematuria at New Taipei City Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. I will summarize his condition as follows: a 2 cm tumor in the kidney, with n...
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If your father has renal cell carcinoma and it is only two centimeters, surgical removal is very important. Subsequent treatment should consider "immunotherapy" to enhance personal immune function. If it is transitional cell carcinoma, chemotherapy and radiation therapy...[Read More] Seeking Second Opinions in Oncology: A Guide for Patients
Navigating Treatment Decisions for Advanced Liver Cancer and Eye Issues
I'm here My father is currently suffering from liver cancer with bone metastasis. He has been receiving radiation therapy at Hsin-Chu Hospital for five sessions on his left scapula and the right thigh near the hip. After the treatment, he has been experiencing difficulty foc...
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The patient currently has liver cancer with bone metastasis, and due to nerve compression from the skull base lesions, it is recommended to use the medication Bonefos to manage the osteolytic lesions. Additionally, administering radiation therapy at 50% may alleviate the current ...[Read More] Navigating Treatment Decisions for Advanced Liver Cancer and Eye Issues