Radiation, Oncology FAQ - Page 8

Preoperative and postoperative treatment for breast cancer? Hello Doctor, My mother has been undergoing regular mammograms every six months and was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. The tumor is located at the 9 o'clock position in the right breast, measuring 1.2 cm,...

Breast cancer treatment Hello, Dr. Lai! I would like to inquire about the follow-up treatment for breast cancer. The report states the following: Size: 22mm, Lymph nodes: no metastasis, Margins: clear, Distant metastasis: none, Stage: IIA, Classification: Luminal B type, ER: >...

Cervical cancer treatment The patient is a 72-year-old mother who has been diagnosed with stage 3B cervical cancer. The gynecologist believes that surgery is not advisable. After undergoing 28 sessions of radiation therapy and 3 sessions of chemotherapy, the tumor has slightly sh...

Sore throat? I would like to ask the doctor, my father has already undergone 10 sessions of radiation therapy and is starting to experience throat pain. Are there any sprays or pain relievers that can help alleviate his discomfort?

Early-stage gastric cancer..? I would like to inquire about an elderly family member in their 60s. A few years ago, they suffered a stroke that left the left side of their body paralyzed. Recently, during a bowel movement, they noticed black stools, and upon examination, they wer...

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...

There is a raised hard lump in the armpit, approximately one centimeter in size, which is painful when lightly pressed? Hello Doctor: About a year ago, I noticed a lump in my armpit that feels hard and is painful when pressed, measuring about one centimeter. What could be the cau...

There is a sliding sensation in the neck muscle, accompanied by pain, heat, swelling, and a feeling of fullness? Hello Doctor, I noticed a movable, soft, painful, warm, swollen lump on the muscle under my left neck, just below my ear. Occasionally, my throat feels itchy. Two days...

A mass located beneath the cerebellum? Hello doctor, I have a hard lump located under my cerebellum where it connects to my neck (on the left side). It doesn't seem to have grown larger, and it doesn't hurt when I press on it. What could this be? Should I go to the hosp...

Breast cancer treatment Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my sister, who has stage I breast cancer. She has already undergone a mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection, and tests show that the cancer cells have not spread. However, there is a risk of recurrence, and t...

Small lump in the armpit? Recently, I experienced sudden pain in my right armpit. It hurts significantly when I touch it, raise my arm, or squeeze my armpit. Upon closer examination, I found a small swollen area. The next day, I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed it as inflamm...

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...

Total or partial thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma? Hello, Director Lai. I am a 38-year-old female. In July of this year, a health check revealed a suspected tumor larger than 3 cm on the left side of my thyroid. I was referred to a larger hospital for blood tests and...

About pancreatic cancer? Hello, I am asking on behalf of my mother who is 50 years old, does not smoke or drink, and has a normal lifestyle. A month ago, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has metastasized to the ovaries and colon. Initially, she experienced abdominal ...

Referral issues Recently, my mother was referred to a hospital where the doctor assessed that a CT scan was necessary. The doctor also provided a date for the examination and gave the family a form to fill out at home. If we want to switch to another hospital for treatment, do we...

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...