Skin, Oncology FAQ - Page 2

A subcutaneous lump in the groin? About three months ago, I discovered a lump measuring 0.8 to 1 cm under the skin in my right groin area. At the time, I also experienced itching and small red rashes in the groin, but there were no changes to the skin surface. Over the past three...

There is a lump in the groin area? Hello Dr. Chen: At the end of last year, I discovered a small hard lump above the inner thigh on the right side. It was painless and resembled a pus-filled cyst, but I couldn't squeeze anything out. There was a small wound that turned black...

There is a hard lump in the armpit that is painful to touch? Hello, doctor: I have had a lump in my armpit for over six months. I am a patient with atopic dermatitis, and when my skin is inflamed, the lump in my armpit becomes particularly swollen and is accompanied by pus discha...

Eosinophilia Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if having an eosinophil count consistently between 800 and 1000 is indicative of any diseases or potential risks. For the past ten years, my count has always been in this range and never within the normal values. All other white bloo...

Axillary lymphadenopathy with pain and bleeding? Hello, Doctor: This week, I have been experiencing unexplained swelling and pain in my left armpit. Initially, there was no discoloration, but it was painful to the touch and felt soft. The pain has affected my sleep, as I wake up ...

Lymphatic issues Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about lymphatic issues: 1. Self-reported: 1. On May 25, 2022, I discovered a movable, non-painful, neither soft nor hard mass on the right side of my neck. 2. On May 25, 2022, I found a movable, non-painful, neither so...

There is a small hard lump just below the left nipple? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed a small hard lump just below my left nipple, like a tiny ball under the skin. I can't squeeze it out with my fingers, and it only hurts a bit when I press hard on it. I don't feel it...

Axillary lump Hello, doctor. I am 25 years old and discovered a lymph node in my neck when I was 16-17 years old. I also had one in my groin at that time. A biopsy of the neck lymph node showed normal results. These lymph nodes have not changed for nearly 10 years. However, in th...

Unexplained bruising and petechiae? Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent bone pain and unexplained bruising and petechiae. I went to the hospital two days ago for a blood test, and all the results were normal except for a low platelet distribution width. However, the doctor ...

Palpating the abdomen reveals small nodules? Hello doctor, three days ago I had stomach discomfort and went to see a doctor. The doctor performed an abdominal ultrasound and said that the organs appeared normal. Today, when I contracted my abdomen (very forcefully), I suddenly fe...

There is a hard lump and pain in the armpit? Two weeks ago, I experienced some pain in my armpit, initially thinking it was just folliculitis. However, within five days, I discovered a hard lump deep in my armpit that was swollen and painful. It caused me to wake up in pain durin...

Radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma is reduced? My father was diagnosed with stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma, but there was no distant metastasis; however, there was involvement of the lymph nodes in the head and neck region and the left optic nerve. Initially, he un...

Inguinal lymph nodes Hello, Doctor. I apologize for reaching out while I am currently abroad, and I plan to return to Taiwan in three months. I would like to hear your opinion on whether I should return to Taiwan for medical evaluation at this time. Since December of last year, I...

Abdominal mass Hello, I would like to ask about a hard lump under the skin on the right side of my abdomen near the navel, which is less than 1 cm in size, painless, and appears slightly greenish when illuminated. There is also a less noticeable hard lump on the left side that is...

The mouth ulcer has been persisting for quite a while without healing? Hello doctor, last week I went to the hospital for an examination and found a small lump under my skin, measuring about 0.5 to 1.5 centimeters. It doesn't hurt and doesn't move. I consulted another p...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello doctor, about a month and a half ago, I discovered a hard lump under my skin. Initially, I thought it was a mosquito bite, but it hasn't disappeared yet. It is skin-colored, about 0.5 to 1 centimeter in size, and while it's not ...

Questions about the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer? My mother is 50 years old and last year, after suffering from a persistent cough, a lump was discovered in her chest. Upon consulting a doctor, she was diagnosed with stage II HER2-positive breast cancer. She has...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? Hello Doctor, I have a hard lump under my left armpit that is painful when pressed. There is no redness, no pus, and no opening on the surface, and it does not hurt when not touched. I have visited two dermatologists; one suggested it might be ...

Fever I would like to consult a doctor. Since the end of January, I suddenly developed a fever of 38 degrees Celsius, accompanied by chills and fatigue, but no other symptoms. After visiting a clinic and self-testing for COVID-19, I took antipyretics, which brought my temperature...

Axillary swelling and pain? Hello doctor, about 8 months ago, right before my menstrual period, I noticed a lump in my armpit (I usually have very little hair). The lump is approximately 1.8 cm in size, and it hurts when pressed. It’s not hard; it feels like pressing on a tendon....