Radiation therapy, Oncology FAQ - Page 6

Diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma? Hello, I hope you don't mind me reaching out for advice. My mother (68 years old) was found to have four tumors during an LDCT scan (1 in the right middle lobe, 2 in the right upper lobe, and 1 in the left upper lobe). She only feels some ...

Why do relapses and metastases occur? My father has stage IV oral cancer. From August of last year to March of this year, he has been in and out of the hospital. A few days ago, the ENT specialist mentioned that the cancer has metastasized to the lungs and does not recommend furt...

Oral cancer metastasis Hello Doctor: My father is 60 years old and was diagnosed with stage IV gingival cancer that had invaded the mandible in June of last year. He underwent surgery to remove the mandible and had lymphadenectomy, and the postoperative report showed no cancer ce...

Elderly patients are unable to tolerate chemotherapy? Dear Director, My father is 84 years old. After the Lunar New Year, he was diagnosed with stage 2B rectal cancer (the tumor is 4 cm from the anal opening). The attending physician assessed that the tumor is too large and reco...

Pituitary adenoma Hello doctor, I previously lost weight (without taking weight loss medication, just through diet control and exercise), but then my period stopped. I went to see a gynecologist, and after some time of examination, I found out that my period only comes when I tak...

The necessity of total mastectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy? My mother, who is 77 years old, underwent a right total mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection on January 20. The postoperative pathology report indicated triple-negative breast cancer, stage IIB T3N0M0, with a t...

Thank you, Dr. Lai, for your continued questions? Dr. Lai: Thank you for your prompt response. My brother's brain tumor surgery was completed on March 15, and he was transferred to a regular ward on March 18. The doctor mentioned that it is not a metastatic tumor, but it is ...

Can breast cancer patients conceive? Hello, I am a breast cancer patient. I have completed 6 cycles of chemotherapy and have 30 sessions of radiation therapy remaining. I am currently taking hormone therapy medication, and my doctor mentioned that I need to take it for at least 5...

Esophageal rigidity? Hello, Doctor. My father, who has stage III esophageal cancer, underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Three years later, he is experiencing difficulty swallowing again. After a follow-up visit and an endoscopy, it was found that his esophagus has becom...

Please help me? Hello, Doctor. My brother is 32 years old and went to the emergency room due to dizziness and discomfort, where he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is scheduled for surgery to remove the tumor tomorrow. There are three small tumors and one large tumor measurin...

Abdominal swelling and hardness in terminal cancer patients, along with persistent urges to defecate without being able to do so, may be due to several factors. These can include bowel obstruction, which is common in advanced cancer due to tumor growth or adhesions; constipation ...

Prostate cancer Hello Dr. Lai: Recently, a family member (approximately 80 years old, with a pacemaker, unable to undergo MRI) was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bones. The outpatient physician recommended surgical resection (which could exte...

Cancer treatment Hello Dr. Lai, my husband discovered a hard lump on the right side of his jaw near the neck in January, which has been growing larger. He visited the ENT department at the hospital, where the doctor used an endoscope and noted an ulcer in the deep throat. Due to ...

Can breast cancer patients take contraceptive pills? Hello Doctor: I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2008 and underwent chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy. Currently, I am on regular follow-up visits. However, I have recently noticed that my menstr...

Breast tissue Hello, I previously inquired about this, but another physician seemed to misunderstand my question. They might have thought I was asking about bilateral asymmetry, so I would like to ask again about unilateral (local) asymmetry. Recently, a family member underwent...

Postoperative intestinal adhesions after colorectal cancer surgery? Hello, Doctor. My father was diagnosed with stage II colon cancer four years ago. He initially underwent chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before having surgery to preserve his anus, which unfortunately resulted i...

Is there a possibility of metastasis during breast cancer treatment? Hello, doctor. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer (HER2 type) in May 2015. She has completed six rounds of chemotherapy and has undergone surgery for local excision, targeted therapy, and radiation thera...

Primary bone cancer Hello, doctor. Is Ewing's sarcoma a type of tumor that is likely to recur or be fatal? The information available online is quite disorganized and scarce.

Breast cancer metastasis to bone? Hello, Doctor Lai! My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer earlier this year, which has metastasized to her bones. In March, she underwent surgery on her spine (from the neck to the upper body) because a tumor was pressing on her nerve...

Bone metastasis 1. There is neck pain and pain behind the left ear after the head. This may indicate new bone metastases; please arrange for a whole-body bone scan. If new lesions are found, palliative radiation therapy can be considered. 2. There is left facial paralysis. Is t...