Radiation, Oncology FAQ - Page 13

There is a hard lump on the left side of the pubic area above the pubic hair? Today, I suddenly felt a lump above my pubic area in the hair, about the size of half a finger joint, approximately 1.5 centimeters in size, and it hurts when pressed. Which specialist should I see, and...

A small tumor on the forehead? I am over four months pregnant and discovered a small tumor on my forehead during the Spring Festival this year. It is round, approximately 0.4 cm in diameter and about 0.2 cm in height. It feels hard to the touch and is close to skin color. Before ...

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...

Post-chemotherapy indices are low? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my grandmother, whose cancer cells have metastasized to her lungs. She has undergone approximately four rounds of chemotherapy, but the doctor mentioned that all her levels are low, and she should avo...

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...

There is a polyp in the nose? I recently visited an otolaryngologist because I found a white, protruding growth inside my nose. The doctor told me it was a sebaceous cyst and mentioned that as long as it doesn't grow larger or cause pain, surgery is not necessary due to its ...

Thyroid cancer issues? Hello Doctor: I previously asked you a question, and I appreciate your response. I have a thyroid nodule on the right side that is approximately 2.2 cm. The fine needle aspiration report indicates calcification, cellular mutation, and unclear margins, with ...

TS-1 dosing interval Thank you for your previous response. I have another question: TS-1 is prescribed to be taken within 30 minutes after breakfast and dinner. If the timing of breakfast and dinner is not fixed, what is the minimum time interval that should be maintained between...

Consultation on the administration of TS-1? Is the pancreatic cancer medication TS-1 required to be taken after meals? If I am unable to eat, is it acceptable to take it after drinking Ensure liquid nutrition?

Tumor issues Hello, doctor: Is it possible for a malignant tumor in the esophagus to fluctuate in size before any treatment is administered? For example, during an endoscopy, could it appear larger if there is inflammation present? Thank you.

Post-treatment for breast cancer? Your mother is currently sixty years old and underwent a left mastectomy on December 21, 2015. The tumor measured 0.7 cm with no lymph node metastasis, and testing revealed HER2+++ which is considered positive. The physician has recommended chemo...

Stage II breast cancer Hello Dr. Lai: I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at the end of 2014 and underwent a total mastectomy. At the same time, there was another tumor about 1 cm on the opposite side, which the doctor assessed as benign through a core needle biopsy, so 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...

An unexplained mass for nearly two years? Hello doctor, I started noticing a lump under my left ear and below my right ear during the summer of 2014. It doesn't hurt or itch, and it feels soft to the touch. It has remained about the same size, roughly 1 centimeter, for over ...

Shoulder pain If I used to chew betel nut but no longer do, will I get cancer? I went to a clinic for an examination, and the doctor said everything is fine.

Umbilicus Hello doctor, in the past month, I have felt a hard lump under my navel, about the size of a soybean, which is immovable. I experienced severe stomach pain in mid-November and mid-December, to the point where walking was difficult. During the hospital visit in mid-Novem...

A small hard lump measuring 1.8 cm on the right side of the pubic area (connecting to the right thigh)? I am a freshman, and yesterday I discovered a small hard lump on the right side of my pubic hair (where the body connects to the right thigh). It hurts a little when I press on...

Cancer-related fatigue Hello Doctor, I have recently read about cancer-related fatigue, which includes symptoms such as "physical and mental exhaustion, fatigue, lethargy, tiredness, feeling drained, listlessness, weakness in the limbs, forgetfulness, difficulty concentratin...

The white blood cell count is as high as 23,100? In September, my blood test showed a white blood cell count of 15,000. I had two more tests in between, and the count remained around 15,000. I underwent a white blood cell differential, which came back normal. However, on December...

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.