Skin, Oncology FAQ - Page 8

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 ...

Is the hard lump in the groin caused by eczema? Since 2015, I have noticed a lump in my groin area. Initially, I didn't suspect anything because it wasn't painful, but since it hasn't gone away, a friend asked if it could be a tumor or something similar. I research...

There is a lump in the groin area? Hello Doctor, about two weeks ago I discovered an irregular hard lump in my groin area. It doesn't hurt when pressed, and there are no visible changes on the skin surface. It has since shrunk, but it feels like there are small bumps on top....

Is further examination or diagnosis necessary? Dear Dr. Chen, My mother is 57 years old and has been experiencing coughing symptoms regardless of whether she has a cold. In December 2014, she underwent ultrasound, fine needle aspiration, and MRI at a major hospital due to left-s...

Blood report Hello Doctor, due to headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and weakness, I went to the emergency room last week. The blood test results showed WBC 8.95 x 10^3/µL, PDW 9.2, F1SEG 26.3%, LYMPH 55.4%, MONO 10.7%, with other values at the standard margins. I researched online a...

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.

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...

Hard lump on the face? Hello Dr. Chen: I am asking on behalf of my mother. She mentioned that there is a hard lump on the right side of her face, near her ear, which has been present for 7-8 months. It is painless and does not itch, and there has been no sign of growth in the pas...

I have a lump in my armpit? Hello doctor, I noticed a small hard lump in my armpit a few weeks ago. It is about 0.2 centimeters in size and is the same color as my skin. A few weeks ago, I squeezed it and there was a little pus. Now, about 10 days later, it is still the same size...

Head and neck cancer Hello Doctor: Recently, my father (63 years old) has developed some lumps in his head and neck area. I have researched some information about head and neck cancers online and would like to inquire whether the following symptoms are related to head and neck ca...

The lump suddenly increased in size and is painful? In April 2014, I underwent surgery for rectal prolapse. After that, I discovered an irregular hard mass growing inward next to the anus. It is painful when pressed, but it is not visible externally. I experienced intermittent pa...

There is a protrusion next to the tibia? After exercising or exerting the left calf, there is some pain in the left tibia, and there is a protrusion next to the tibia that does not hurt when pressed. It feels soft and when pressed down, it feels like there is a missing piece of t...

Inguinal mass? Hello doctor, I am currently a 21-year-old university student. On November 18, 2015, I discovered a hard lump in my left groin while using the restroom. Upon further examination, I found three hard lumps; two are relatively small, about 1 cm, and one is larger, app...

Leukopenia Hello, doctor. Does low white blood cell count cause fever, or does a low count make one susceptible to infection, which then leads to fever?

Discovery of a mass? Hello doctor, I have a small lump in my armpit that I noticed is not painful and the skin over the lump appears normal. I previously had a lump in my breast that was surgically removed, which was a benign fibroadenoma. Is this lump in my armpit also likely a ...

Is it cancer? There is a hard lump at the top of my thigh. Is this considered the groin area? It feels like it has grown larger, is very firm, and does not move, almost like it is separated. The skin around it is very itchy. I had a mole near the hairline when I was a child, and ...

Stage III breast cancer My mother is currently in stage III breast cancer, and it has been almost a month since her last examination. I would like to ask how quickly stage III breast cancer can progress to stage IV.

Lymph node issues? Hello Doctor, Before I explain my situation, I want to mention that I tend to become overly anxious and worried due to health issues. Two months ago, after reading about skin cancer online, I had two moles removed. During that time, I was very concerned and no...