Radiation therapy, Oncology FAQ - Page 5

A family member was diagnosed with stage 2A lung adenocarcinoma and underwent thoracotomy, only to be informed afterward that it is actually stage 4. Does this mean the surgery was in vain? Hello Dr. Lai, the patient started coughing in October last year and continued seeking med...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Regarding breast cancer radiotherapy? Is it necessary to perform another surgery to remove lymph nodes from the axilla for examination before radiation therapy for breast cancer, in order to determine the radiation dose, number of sessions, and whether the radiation field should ...

Can triple-negative breast cancer be changed to tumor resection after infection following the first chemotherapy? Hello Dr. Lai, my friend's mother-in-law is nearly 70 years old. Last year, she discovered a hard lump in her right breast, and during a hospital examination, th...

Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Hello, I would like to understand the effects of radiation therapy after breast cancer treatment. A stage I breast cancer patient has undergone surgery abroad and had a tissue expander implanted. The doctor has suggested that radiation therapy may ...

Post-radiation changes in the skull base after nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment? Hello Dr. Lai, I have completed my nasopharyngeal cancer treatment nearly two years ago. In April of this year, an MRI scan revealed a gray area at the skull base. The radiologist informed me that...

White blood cells after chemotherapy? It has been 7 months since I completed chemotherapy, and during my monthly follow-up visits to the hospital, my white blood cell count has consistently been around 2,000 to 3,000. All other lab results are normal. I have also undergone PET sc...

Side effects after treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Hello Dr. Lai: I just completed radiation and chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in May of this year, and it has been exactly two months. I returned to work on July 18 and started feeling some numbness in my chin o...

Symptoms of mediastinal tumors may include: 1. Chest pain or discomfort 2. Coughing, which may be persistent or worsening 3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 4. Wheezing or stridor (a high-pitched wheezing sound) 5. Hoarseness or changes in voice My mother is 64 year...

Second surgery for breast cancer? Hello, Dr. Lai! I found calcifications in my mammogram, and after an ultrasound and biopsy, it was determined to be stage 0 ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) measuring 2.5 cm. I underwent surgery to remove a 7 cm x 7 cm tissue sample for pathologic...

Radiation therapy issues Dr. Chen: Hello! I have two questions I would like to ask you, thank you! 1/ After a lumpectomy for stage II breast cancer, is it possible to choose not to undergo chemotherapy? Since the lymph nodes are clear, the doctor mentioned that I could opt for ra...

Brain tumor (left temporal lobe) measuring 5x7x4 cm? A few months ago, family members began to experience declines in memory and cognitive abilities. After imaging studies, the doctor diagnosed dementia caused by a stroke. They have been taking medication, but within less than a ...

Postoperative symptoms related to thymoma? About a year ago, I was diagnosed with a thymoma through an X-ray examination, which was not accompanied by myasthenia gravis. A CT scan showed that the tumor was approximately 3x5 cm in size and had invaded the pericardium. The doctor a...

Pituitary tumor recurrence About three months ago, I underwent endoscopic surgery through the nasal cavity to remove a pituitary tumor. It has now been discovered that part of it has regrown. Is this normal? Do I need to undergo another surgery? All my other health indicators are...

Pregnant women diagnosed with malignant lymphoma? Hello, doctor. My wife was diagnosed with a malignant lymphadenoma in mid-April, and the biopsy and pathology report confirmed this. After completing a CT scan, no tumors were found in other areas. We originally planned to proceed...

Is it too late for radiation therapy? Hello Dr. Lai! Two years ago, I underwent a partial mastectomy on my left breast, and the tumor measured 2.6 cm with no lymph node involvement. My Oncotype recurrence score was 18%, and my doctor mentioned that taking an aromatase inhibitor f...

Lymphoma metastasis Hello, I would like to ask if there is really no hope for stage IV lymphoma that has metastasized to the lungs (with half of the lungs affected). It has been a year since the onset of the disease... All treatments for lymphoma have been administered, and radia...