Tumor, Oncology FAQ - Page 22

There is a mass on the rib? Three months ago, I developed a hard lump larger than an egg on my left rib cage, which seems to get bigger when I lie down. The internist only examined it by touch and said it was probably a lipoma, but there is pain when pressure is applied around th...

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.

Post-treatment for breast cancer? Your mother is currently sixty years old and underwent a left mastectomy on December 21, 2015. The tumor measured 0.7 cm with no lymph node metastasis, and testing revealed HER2+++ which is considered positive. The physician has recommended chemo...

Stage II breast cancer Hello Dr. Lai: I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at the end of 2014 and underwent a total mastectomy. At the same time, there was another tumor about 1 cm on the opposite side, which the doctor assessed as benign through a core needle biopsy, so i...

There is a lump under the left breast? I recently discovered a lump under my left breast, but I'm not sure what it is. I'm very busy every day and I'm afraid, so I hesitate to see a doctor. It feels a bit hard and doesn't move much. Could it be a tumor? I'...

A 9 cm cholangiocarcinoma tumor? Hello Dr. Chen: My grandfather is in his seventies. When bile duct cancer was discovered, the tumor was already 9 centimeters and had metastasized to the abdominal cavity. The hospital mentioned that the family could consider chemotherapy, but my ...

Cancer-related fatigue Hello Doctor, I have recently read about cancer-related fatigue, which includes symptoms such as "physical and mental exhaustion, fatigue, lethargy, tiredness, feeling drained, listlessness, weakness in the limbs, forgetfulness, difficulty concentratin...

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...

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...

Primary bone cancer Hello, doctor. Is Ewing's sarcoma a type of tumor that is likely to recur or be fatal? The information available online is quite disorganized and scarce.

Breast cancer metastasis to bone? Hello, Doctor Lai! My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer earlier this year, which has metastasized to her bones. In March, she underwent surgery on her spine (from the neck to the upper body) because a tumor was pressing on her nerve...

Bone metastasis 1. There is neck pain and pain behind the left ear after the head. This may indicate new bone metastases; please arrange for a whole-body bone scan. If new lesions are found, palliative radiation therapy can be considered. 2. There is left facial paralysis. Is t...

What is the treatment duration for breast cancer? Hello Doctor, my mother is 58 years old and has just undergone a lumpectomy for breast cancer this year. The tumor was 1.3 cm in size, and there was no lymph node metastasis. She is currently receiving chemotherapy with a regimen ...

Enlarged hard lump in the axilla? A hard lump was found in the right axilla, which is sometimes painful. It is not palpable when the arm is hanging down but becomes visible when the arm is raised, and is even more prominent when lying down and holding the head. There is no notice...

A lump has developed in the oral cavity? Yesterday, I discovered a lump deep in my mouth, but it is not painful. Aside from this issue, there are no other abnormalities in my oral cavity.

Chronic leukopenia? Last December, a blood test showed a white blood cell count of 3,270 (with other blood parameters normal). In September of this year, the white blood cell count was 3,390 (with other blood counts normal). In November, a first blood test showed a white blood ce...

Inguinal and pubic symphysis mass? I felt a 0.5x0.5 cm mass in my right groin that moves when pressed and is painful. Additionally, there is a 2x1 cm mass in the perineal area above the pubic symphysis that is also painful when pressed. Could this be a lymphatic tumor?

Unexplained fatigue and headaches? Hello Doctor, I have very troubling symptoms and would like to seek different suggestions. When I wake up in the morning (while lying down) or after a nap (whether lying face down or sitting), I experience dull headaches. I have a feeling of pre...

Laryngeal cancer: Risks of treatment and non-treatment? Hello, Doctor! My father is 63 years old. He was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in September 2014, classified as glottic type, with the tumor located on the vocal cords. There was no metastasis, but the doctor did not speci...

Treatment of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Hello, doctor! A few years ago, during a health check-up, I discovered that I had a thyroid tumor on the right side, measuring over 2 centimeters. All the examinations indicated it was benign, so I was treated with medication. Later, not w...