Radiation, Oncology FAQ - Page 6

Ear tumor Doctor, I have a soft lump at the entrance of my right ear canal. When I press on it, it flattens, and I feel a small hard lump inside that seems to move. When I release the pressure, it expands back into a lump. Could this be ear canal cancer? I have researched a lot, ...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? There is a hard lump in my armpit about the size of a BB pellet that moves around. I discovered it about three years ago, and recently I squeezed it, but it burst and disappeared. I would like to know what the implications might be and what I s...

Targeted therapy options for stage IV colorectal cancer? In the case of stage IV colorectal cancer, both Erbitux (cetuximab) and Vectibix (panitumumab) require RAS gene testing to ensure there are no mutations before they can be used. What are the differences between the two? How...

Thyroid cyst or malignant tumor? I have a lump about 1.5 cm in size on the left side of my neck near the Adam's apple. I'm unsure if it's hard or soft, but it's definitely not as hard as bone (in reference to the hardness of related cancer tumors). It is movab...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello: I asked a question on November 30 last year regarding a right neck swelling and a right nasopharyngeal lymphoid tumor. The tumor measured 0.6*0.5*0.4 cm, and the biopsy results indicated lymphoid hyperplasia in the...

For breast cancer staged as 1A N0(i) M0 after complete surgical resection, the need for chemotherapy or targeted therapy depends on several factors, including the tumor's hormone receptor status (estrogen and progesterone receptors), HER2 status, and the patient's overa...

A family member has been diagnosed with stage IV astrocytoma, and the doctor has given a prognosis of only 1.5 years left? Hello Dr. Lai, my family member has been diagnosed with a brain tumor (Grade IV astrocytoma), and the doctor has informed us that there is only about a year ...

Swelling in the right neck? Hello Doctor: Last Friday morning, I woke up to find two lumps in the middle of my right neck. Initially, they felt similar to a calf muscle cramp, swollen and painful. When I visited the clinic that evening, one of the lumps had merged into a larger m...

Elevated Ca-125 levels? Hello, doctor. My mother (57, postmenopausal) experienced bleeding a few months ago and underwent a dilation and curettage (D&C). Afterward, she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and underwent surgery to remove her uterus, ovaries, and lymph nodes....

A painful, red lump in the armpit? I suddenly felt pain in my lower abdomen, and upon inspection, I noticed a swollen, red, and painful area that does not move, but there is no pus. Which specialty should I consult for this issue? Does my low water intake have any relation to thi...

Left axillary lymphadenopathy? Hello Dr. Lai! My boyfriend discovered a large lump under his left armpit in August 2017. Prior to this, he had experienced an influenza infection, and we are unsure if that was a triggering factor. In August, he visited the oncology department at M...

I have a lump about four centimeters in size on the top right of my head? I have a lump about four centimeters in size on the back part of my right scalp. It feels somewhat soft when pressed and is not hard. Pressing on the lump itself doesn’t cause much pain, but there is some t...

Abnormal cancer markers? Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly 10 years ago and underwent treatment. Five years ago, doctors confirmed that there were no tumors. She has continued to have ultrasounds every year. This year, my mother reported neck pain th...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I discovered a lump in my armpit that doesn't look much like a pimple. It is painful to touch and press, but the pain has been decreasing day by day. After about three days, it is almost painless, but the lump...

Consultation on Edible Health Supplements for Daily Life After Breast Cancer Surgery My mother is 56 years old and underwent breast cancer surgery six months ago, followed by a series of chemotherapy treatments. She has always had difficulty sleeping, and over time, this may lead...

One and a half years after treatment for stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma? My husband has stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma (T4N3M0), located in the supraclavicular fossa and the longus colli muscle area. After a year and a half of treatment, he is doing well. Recently, during a...

Recurrent lumps in the armpit? The recurring hard lumps in the armpit that disappear after a few days, are generally painless but cause discomfort when pressed, and do not move, could be indicative of several conditions. One possibility is the presence of lymphadenopathy, which c...

The oral medication for cancer is safe? Hello, doctor! Our elder at home is suspected to have dementia. He has been receiving medical treatment and medication for dementia, but the effects are minimal. He forgets to wash his hands after taking his chemotherapy medication and ofte...

Swollen underarm? I noticed some swelling in my armpit today while changing clothes. It feels somewhat painful, but not too much. However, the right side seems more swollen compared to the left. What could this be? Should I see a dermatologist?

There is a lump in the armpit? I have a lump located slightly above my armpit that has been with me for at least 3 years. It doesn't hurt, doesn't move, and I can't squeeze anything out of it. It grows very slowly and doesn't seem to have changed much; it meas...