Uterus, Oncology FAQ

Retroperitoneal tumor Hello! In early October, during a physical examination, an abdominal ultrasound revealed left hydronephrosis. I was hospitalized in the urology department for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), abdominal CT, and MRI (all with contrast injection), as well as ure...

Elevated Ca-125 levels? Hello, doctor. My mother (57, postmenopausal) experienced bleeding a few months ago and underwent a dilation and curettage (D&C). Afterward, she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and underwent surgery to remove her uterus, ovaries, and lymph nodes....

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...

Concern about the recurrence of ovarian tumors and uterine tumors? Hello. My mother has been experiencing bloating in her lower left abdomen for the past month, and she can feel a hard mass when pressed. The bloating is particularly noticeable after meals, even though she doesn&#...

Pubic symphysis pain Hello Dr. Chen: I have been experiencing pain near my pubic bone for almost a year. The location is approximately at the front right side near the edge of my bikini swimwear. I have already consulted a gynecologist, as the pain seems to be more pronounced dur...

Postoperative Diet for Colorectal Cancer I would like to ask about my mother, who is 52 years old and recently underwent colorectal cancer resection surgery. What dietary considerations should be taken into account post-surgery? Should she follow a completely raw food diet, or is...

Does keloid predisposition affect internal organs and lead to cancer? Dear Dr. Fan, My sister was diagnosed with malignant uterine leiomyosarcoma around this time last year. She underwent surgery to remove her uterus and one ovary, followed by six months of chemotherapy. After c...

Melanoma Hello Dr. Chen: My mother was diagnosed with a melanoma growing in her vagina after experiencing vaginal bleeding in October 2004. She underwent surgery to remove her uterus and ovaries, followed by approximately five months of interferon therapy with regular follow-ups....

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...

How to obtain medical records from abroad? During the summer two years ago, while studying abroad in the United States, I unexpectedly discovered that I had a tumor in my uterus. At that time, I did not pursue further treatment since I was overseas. Because I did not experience a...

I would like to ask a question? Hello Dr. Chen, My girlfriend has been experiencing reduced menstrual flow for the past four months, and sometimes she even has two periods in one month. Therefore, she visited a gynecologist, and after an ultrasound examination, the doctor said t...

After cervical cancer removal, one leg has become swollen and hardened? Dear Dr. Fan, My mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer in August of this year and subsequently underwent surgery, during which her uterus, ovaries, and lymph nodes were removed. She is cur...

Cervical cancer treatment Dear Dr. Yang, I would like to ask you about my mother. In February 1999, she was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer and subsequently underwent surgery, during which her uterus, ovaries, and pelvic lymph nodes were removed. After her discharge, she ...

What is a teratoma? I have a classmate who has small red bumps on her chest, and she mentioned that they are called "xie zu xing zhong liu" (not sure if that's the correct spelling). What is this condition? Are people with this type of tumor always hereditary? Can ...