Rectal cancer, Oncology FAQ - Page 4

Please help me? I have recently been experiencing bloating and a lack of appetite, and I feel nauseous after eating. Previously, I had blood in my stool, and now my stools have become thinner, with occasional diarrhea. I feel anemic and sometimes have difficulty passing stool. In...

Neck mass? Hello, about 8-9 years ago, my mother was diagnosed with rectal cancer. After surgery, her condition was good, and there were no visible issues. However, four years ago, it was discovered that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, and after another surgery, she bec...

Retinal pigment deposition I have been diagnosed with retinal pigment deposits in my right eye by an ophthalmologist, who informed me that this could be a precursor to colon cancer. However, my blood tests conducted by a gastroenterologist came back normal. Is there a possibility...

Colorectal cancer Hello, Doctor: My mother has stage IV rectal cancer, and recently three tumors measuring about 1 to 3 centimeters were found on her liver, with a CEA level of 45. Since she has already tried several medications, we decided to use Cetuximab, along with 5FU and CP...

Stage IV rectal cancer Hello Doctor: My mother has stage IV rectal cancer, and recently three tumors approximately 1-3 cm in size were found on her liver. Her CEA level is 45. Since she has already used several medications, we decided to use Cetuximab, along with 5-FU and CPT-11 ...

My grandfather has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer? Hello, doctor. My grandfather (80 years old this year) was diagnosed with colon cancer last year. He underwent surgery in mainland China to remove a section of his intestine and received chemotherapy for 2-3 months. Howeve...

Rectal cancer Hello Dr. Chen, I have a question: There is a movable lump near the anus, and there is no blood in the stool. Is it possible that this could be rectal cancer? (My mother is a rectal cancer patient.)

Lymphoma My mother-in-law has a history of colorectal cancer and vaginal cancer, which has now metastasized to lymph node cancer located in the lower abdomen and the lymph nodes near the blood vessels behind the intestines. Due to the proximity of the cancer to the kidneys, she i...

The CEA levels in the health checkup have been increasing year by year? Doctor: Hello. I am 52 years old and underwent surgery for a benign meningioma 25 years ago. My father passed away from colorectal cancer a few years ago, and my mother had endometrial cancer but is doing wel...

Colorectal cancer metastasizing to lung cancer and liver cancer? Hello doctor, my grandfather had surgery for colon cancer four years ago, and in the past one to two years, he has had surgeries for metastatic lung cancer and liver cancer. He started using the drug Erbitux two mon...

Why does CEA remain elevated after colon cancer resection and chemotherapy? Dear Doctor, My mother was diagnosed with a colon tumor at the end of January this year, with an initial CEA level of 114. After the Lunar New Year, she underwent a resection surgery one week later, and ...

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Recently, I underwent a physical examination due to constipation and hemorrhoids. The results showed a carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level of 3.1 µg/L. My stool is hard but there is no occult blood. I do not smoke. Should I be screened for colorect...

Urinary excretion of foreign objects? Thank you, Dr. Lin, for your previous response. I have some additional concerns regarding my father's health: 1. On one occasion, my father experienced dark-colored urine accompanied by severe pain. We suspect it might be related to hi...

Post-treatment bleeding Dear Doctor, My father experienced bleeding from the anus after undergoing radiation therapy for rectal cancer. The treating physician mentioned that the radiation dose was too strong, but it was necessary to combat the cancer. I would like to ask for yo...

Colorectal cancer Colon cancer (diagnosed in September after issues arose in January) requiring the placement of a vascular graft and chemotherapy indicates a serious condition. The patient is 29 years old with no family history of the disease, has a low water intake, and is a pi...

Can improving lifestyle habits reduce the risk? Hello: I would like to ask, many people say that changing lifestyle habits can reduce the risk of cancer, but for hereditary cancers (such as breast cancer and colorectal cancer), can improving lifestyle or dietary habits effectivel...

Does long-term use of antiperspirants lead to breast cancer? I am a heavy user of antiperspirants, and I came across an article titled "The Cause of Toxin Accumulation Leading to Malignant Tumors is... Antiperspirants." The content states that women who use antiperspira...

Maitake mushroom Hello, I would like to ask about a food called Agaricus blazei (Brazilian mushroom). I'm wondering if it is effective for liver cancer that has metastasized from colorectal cancer. Thank you!

Tumor markers Dr. Yang: Hello, I would like to ask you, if blood tests for tumor markers show no issues, does that mean there are definitely no problems? Thank you.