Breast cancer, Surgery FAQ - Page 2

Breast lump benign or malignant? Hello Dr. Li, Recently, my mother (56 years old) discovered a 1.2 cm lump in her right breast. After a biopsy, the doctor indicated that it is malignant and recommended a whole-body bone scan and CT scan to determine the surgical approach. Howeve...

Bowel movement and rectal bleeding issues? For the past few months, after bowel movements, I have repeatedly noticed blood on the toilet paper, although it is not a large amount—at most the size of a thumbnail, and most of the time just small dots, about the size of sesame seeds....

Breast issues Hello, Dr. Yu. I am a 24-year-old female. For the past couple of days, I have noticed a lump on the edge of my areola that protrudes. When I squeeze it, a significant amount of pus comes out, but I haven't continued to squeeze it because it hurts. After squeezi...

Hepatic hemangioma Hello, Doctor: I am a breast cancer patient (stage I). Last week, my breast surgeon arranged for a follow-up abdominal ultrasound. Out of curiosity, I checked the report on the National Health Insurance app and found that it mentioned a 0.9 cm hyperechoic lesio...

Nipple issues Recently, I experienced itching in my right breast, which improved significantly after applying a topical ointment prescribed by a dermatologist. However, the size of my right nipple is still slightly larger than the left, and it appears uneven with several indentat...

Breast issues Hello, Doctor. On November 10, I experienced pain when pressing on the right side of my right breast, so I went to the hospital for a breast examination. The doctor told me it was a cyst, with a little bit present in both breasts, and there seemed to be some calcifi...

Chest issues Hello, I have been dealing with the issue of body odor for a long time, so I have developed a habit of applying antiperspirant daily. I would like to ask if using antiperspirants poses a risk of breast cancer. Thank you.

The mother's reactions are becoming increasingly diminished? My mother, who is 58 years old, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastasis to the brain at the end of April this year. On November 13, she fell at home, hitting the left side of her head, resulting in a wound with...

Chest issues Hello, I am 26 years old. Recently, for the past few months, I have been experiencing breast swelling and pain starting about a week after my menstrual period, lasting until a few days before my next period, which is approximately two weeks. I also feel lumps in my b...

The appropriateness of postoperative treatment for breast cancer? 1. The patient has stage I breast cancer (Estrogen receptor: negative / Progesterone receptor: negative / HER2: positive / Ki-67: 60%). The postoperative treatment recommendation is to undergo six cycles of chemoth...

Breast examination Hello, I would like to ask about my current situation. I have just given birth and am breastfeeding. There is a history of breast cancer in my family, and because I did not wean properly after my first child, I currently have residual milk lumps in my breasts. ...

Stool issues, blood on toilet paper? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about the following information: @Symptoms: Occasionally (1-2 times a month, noticed for about 4 months), I notice blood when having a bowel movement, but it only appears on the toilet paper and not on t...

Gynecomastia Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been researching a lot about gynecomastia and still have some uncertainties. I found a hard lump under my right nipple and went to a surgical clinic for an examination. The doctor said it is likely gynecomastia, and it appears to be...

Breast issues Hello doctor, I had surgery for stage 1 breast cancer one month ago. The day after the surgery, I noticed large bruises around the surgical area, and by the fourth day, the bruised areas developed blisters. My attending physician mentioned that this might be due to ...

There is a lump under my mother's armpit? I would like to ask the doctor, my mother previously had breast cancer and has been treated successfully, but recently she has noticed a hard lump in her armpit that can only be felt when she raises her arm; it is not painful and can...

How to perform a health check for breast implants? Due to congenital developmental issues, I underwent saline breast implant surgery 20 years ago. Now, in my 40s, I want to get a free health check-up, but I hesitate because one of the tests is a mammogram. I would like to ask the...

Breast lump Hello Doctor: I am 24 years old and have felt a movable lump to the left of my right nipple. It is not painful, and I can hardly feel it when I raise my arm or lie down, but I can feel it when my arm is down. What could this be? If it were breast cancer, would a hard ...

Nipple lump Hello doctor, I have been experiencing significant pain in my left breast 15 days before my menstrual period, and I noticed that a lump in my breast has increased in size. I initially thought it was a sign that my period was approaching, so I didn't think much of...

Breast sagging and indentation after weight loss? Hello doctor, I have lost 30 kilograms in a year through diet control. My breasts were already sagging due to being too large, and now it feels like the skin is becoming even more lax as I continue to lose weight. Additionally, th...

Postoperative seroma after breast cancer surgery? Dear Dr. Hsu, I was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer last July. The doctor assessed that I needed six rounds of chemotherapy, a year of targeted therapy, 22 sessions of radiation therapy, and 5 to 10 years of hormone therapy....