Radiation therapy, Oncology FAQ - Page 8

Nasal cavity and nasopharyngeal cancer examination items and issues? Hello Dr. Chen, my husband recently discovered a lump on the left side of his neck. After going to the hospital for examination, the biopsy report on April 15 confirmed nasopharyngeal carcinoma. He was referred ...

Edema in pregnant women? Hello Dr. Chen: My sister-in-law is 37 years old and during her seventh month of pregnancy, she suddenly developed full-body edema after taking cold medication, which has persisted for over a month. Her neck is also swollen, to the point that it is affect...

Cancer is indeed classified as a malignant neoplasm. Thank you very much? Subject: Inquiry about the classification of benign tumors that become malignant or undergo changes, and whether they can still be defined as "malignant neoplasms." I am very grateful for your ass...

Stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma Dear Doctor, My mother was diagnosed with stage III nasopharyngeal carcinoma in August of this year. A week after the diagnosis, she promptly underwent several tests arranged by the hospital, including the creation of a model necessary for radi...

Does your hospital offer electrotherapy? Dear Mrs. Chang, I would like to inquire if your hospital offers radiation therapy for cancer patients, as my family member, who has cancer, has recently moved back to Hsinchu from another location. Thank you.

CLS Biological Immunotherapy Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about CLS biological immunotherapy because my father is a stage IV oropharyngeal cancer patient. He has already undergone treatment at Hsinchu Hospital, including seven weeks of radiation therapy and three cycles ...

Suspected metastasis of breast cancer to the cervical lymph nodes? Hello Dr. Chen, my mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer for eleven years. Initially, she underwent a total mastectomy of the right breast and axillary lymph nodes, but did not receive chemotherapy. She has...

Persistent fever Hello, my father was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer last November. Since then, he has undergone radiation therapy for the head and neck, liver, and pelvic region. In May, two tumors were found in his liver, and he received 25 sessions of radiation therapy f...

Laryngeal cancer How long will the throat redness and pain from radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer last? My father completed his treatment in February, and he is still experiencing throat pain, only able to consume soft and liquid diets. The doctor has noted the redness and s...

Does a brain tumor always require surgery? Is it because a brain tumor is located in the temporal lobe that it affects memory? Is surgery necessary? I've heard that after surgery, there is a possibility of losing recent memories; is that true? Is it feasible to use gamma kni...

Laryngeal cancer The duration of hoarseness following radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer can vary depending on several factors, including the individual’s overall health, the extent of the radiation treatment, and how well the body responds to it. Generally, hoarseness may im...

What to do if a cancer patient has a fever? Hello... My father is a kidney cancer patient. He has completed radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and today he suddenly developed a fever. What should we do? Is it okay to take regular antipyretics?

Should surgery be performed? My brother, who is 55 years old, was diagnosed with stage IV base of tongue cancer in July. After undergoing 35 sessions of radiation therapy and four months of chemotherapy, he developed severe throat ulcers that led to significant bleeding, necessit...

For a patient with stage IVa hypopharyngeal cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) who has developed suspicious pulmonary nodules on a CT scan, the next steps in management should include: 1. **Further Imaging**: Consider additional imaging studies, such as a PET ...

Regarding treatment options for prostate cancer: Regarding prostate cancer treatment options for my father, who is 70 years old with no cardiovascular disease or diabetes, he underwent a biopsy in July 2010, which resulted in T2bN0M0 and a Gleason score of 7. We hope to minimize ...

Breast cancer treatment Dear Doctor: For a patient with stage 0 carcinoma in situ (tumor size 3 cm, postoperative lymph node involvement less than 1%, chromosomal abnormalities 1-9%) who has undergone a total mastectomy, is there still a need for further treatment (such as 5 year...

Chemotherapy Hello Dr. Chen, is it common for patients with rectal cancer who undergo radiation therapy and chemotherapy to experience diarrhea? Does L-Glutamine have any benefits for chemotherapy patients? Thank you, Little Old Man.

The life expectancy of a patient with stage IIIB squamous cell lung carcinoma can vary significantly based on several factors, including the patient's overall health, response to treatment, and specific characteristics of the cancer. Generally, stage IIIB lung cancer is cons...

What are the side effects of radiation therapy after surgery for a pituitary tumor? My grandfather is 70 years old. He had a pituitary tumor that was originally 2 centimeters. After surgery, a follow-up MRI showed it is about 1 centimeter. The doctor said he needs to undergo radi...

Benign thyroid tumor 1. The patient is a 65-year-old female with a benign thyroid tumor on the left side, approximately 0.7 cm in size as per positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. What is the likelihood of it becoming malignant given the metastasis to the junction of the ri...