Understanding Hard Lumps Under Nipples: Should You Worry About Breast Cancer?
Nipple lump Recently, I noticed a small hard lump under my nipple, but there is no discharge. Does this symptom indicate breast cancer?
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
A young adolescent female, during her developmental stage, has a small hard lump beneath the nipple, but there is no discharge. This is mostly indicative of benign breast development, which is different from the signs of breast cancer. Breast cancer typically presents as a painle...[Read More] Understanding Hard Lumps Under Nipples: Should You Worry About Breast Cancer?
Post-Surgery Care for Stage 4 Breast Cancer: Managing Wound Healing Issues
Post-mastectomy care for breast cancer? My mother underwent breast cancer surgery (stage 4) at Chi Mei Hospital in September of this year. Since the surgery, she has had six rounds of chemotherapy, and everything has been going well. However, there is a small wound at the surgica...
Dr. Zhang Zhenxiang Reply:
Dear Judy, If it is stage IV breast cancer, it is very difficult to completely remove the tumor with surgery alone. Therefore, if the postoperative wound condition is not good, it is sometimes necessary to differentiate between cancer cell recurrence and a simple wound infection...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Stage 4 Breast Cancer: Managing Wound Healing Issues
Common Questions About Fibrocystic Breast Changes in Young Women
Some questions about fibrocystic changes? I am 25 years old and discovered a hard lump in my right breast in September. Last month, I went to the hospital for an ultrasound examination, and the doctor said it is a typical fibrocystic change. I have found a lot of related informat...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
In young women, breast lumps are mostly benign fibrocystic changes or fibroadenomas. If an ultrasound examination shows a typical fibrocystic lesion, you can feel reassured. Generally, the discomfort associated with fibrocystic changes varies from person to person; some may feel ...[Read More] Common Questions About Fibrocystic Breast Changes in Young Women
Understanding Breast Size Discrepancies: Concerns and Insights for Young Women
Worrisome breast issues? Hello Doctor, I am a 20-year-old female and would like to ask you some questions. My breasts are uneven in size, with the left breast being significantly smaller than the right, approximately half the size. This has been the case since I started develop...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello, Miss Indigo: It is quite common to have differences in breast size, but a discrepancy of half a size is less common, and the cause is often unclear. In a few cases, it may be related to trauma during breast development in childhood. Breast cancer can cause asymmetry in bre...[Read More] Understanding Breast Size Discrepancies: Concerns and Insights for Young Women
Understanding Small Tumors: Are They Signs of Breast Cancer?
Small tumor Hello doctor, there is a round hard mass about 1 cm in size located approximately 4 cm above my left nipple. I can feel it, but it is not painful. Could this be a tumor? Is it a sign of breast cancer? I would greatly appreciate your help in addressing my concerns. Tha...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello Miss Xiaohua: A young woman with a one-centimeter hard mass in her breast that is not painful most likely has a fibroepithelial tumor or a breast cyst, as both are benign tumors. However, if this occurs around the time of menstruation, it could also be due to glandular swel...[Read More] Understanding Small Tumors: Are They Signs of Breast Cancer?
Understanding Back Tumors: When to Seek Medical Attention
There is a raised tumor on the upper back near the waist? Dear Dr. He, I am a patient who underwent surgery for stage 0 left breast cancer in 1992, and I have been doing well since then. Two years ago, I noticed a raised tumor on the upper right side of my back, approximately th...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Hello: Based on your description of the tumor on your back, it is most likely a lipoma. If it is indeed a lipoma, it should not affect your right knee. I recommend that you return to the hospital for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Back Tumors: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Breast Health: Common Concerns and Self-Examination Tips
Will I die? May I ask... isn't it said that a breast self-exam only counts if you feel a lump? What does that lump feel like? When I check myself, I often feel something hard that feels uneven. So is that what is referred to as a lump, or is it just the normal structure of t...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Breast self-examination should be performed at an appropriate time, typically 3-5 days after menstruation, when hormonal influence is minimal, making it more accurate. It is important to use the pads of your fingers rather than the tips to conduct the examination correctly. Gener...[Read More] Understanding Breast Health: Common Concerns and Self-Examination Tips
Understanding Breast Changes: Itchy Nipples and Size Discrepancies
Regarding the breasts..? Hello Dr. Lin, I have a question I would like to ask you. Last May, I frequently experienced itching in my left nipple. I initially had an ultrasound, which showed a small dark spot. The doctor recommended a mammogram, which also revealed a small abnorma...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
A young woman underwent an ultrasound and mammogram, which revealed a small dark shadow. At this point, it is most likely a benign fibrocystic change or a fibroadenoma, and the chance of malignancy being the cause of nipple itching is very low. It is worth considering whether the...[Read More] Understanding Breast Changes: Itchy Nipples and Size Discrepancies
Understanding Armpit Lumps: When to Seek Medical Attention
About the armpit? Hello, I discovered a lump about one centimeter in size in my armpit last Friday. It feels swollen and painful when I touch it. I've been feeling a bit off this month, which makes me a little worried. However, it has been shrinking over the past few days, a...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Response to the question: 1. The short duration of discovery, acute pain, and subcutaneous swelling suggest an inflammatory process. After the inflammation resolves, the swelling should decrease and the size should reduce (most likely due to an infected sebaceous cyst). If the ...[Read More] Understanding Armpit Lumps: When to Seek Medical Attention
Cost of Breast Augmentation with Liposuction: What to Expect
Breast augmentation Could you please tell me the typical cost of liposuction and breast augmentation surgery? I currently have a size 30A and would like to achieve a size 32C. Thank you very much!
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: The Taiwanese Society of Plastic Surgery does not encourage breast augmentation using fat grafting from liposuction, as a significant amount of fat implantation can lead to partial fat necrosis and subsequent calcification. This calcification can interfere with future brea...[Read More] Cost of Breast Augmentation with Liposuction: What to Expect
Breast Augmentation Concerns: Risks, Maintenance, and Lifestyle Impact
Breast augmentation issues? Hello, I am a 21-year-old woman with a flat chest, approximately a size 32A. I have lacked confidence due to my flat chest and would like to ask the following questions regarding breast augmentation: 1. My grandmother passed away from breast cancer. D...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
1. If you have a direct relative with breast cancer, it is important to pay close attention to your own breast health and perform regular breast self-examinations. If you notice any lumps, you should promptly consult a doctor for further evaluation. However, this situation does n...[Read More] Breast Augmentation Concerns: Risks, Maintenance, and Lifestyle Impact
Understanding Unusual Breast Symptoms: Itching and Skin Changes Explained
Unusual Breast Issues Hello, doctor. Nine years ago, I suddenly felt an itch on the outer side of my breast. Unconsciously, I scratched it, and after a while, I noticed that the skin in that area became rough, slightly broken, and formed a patch of brownish skin. I ignored it, an...
Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
Dear user, I am unsure whether the condition of your breast skin is unilateral or bilateral. I recommend that you visit a breast surgery clinic for further differential diagnosis to avoid any delays in your condition and to alleviate your concerns.[Read More] Understanding Unusual Breast Symptoms: Itching and Skin Changes Explained
Understanding Breast Calcifications: Risks and Next Steps for Your Health
A hard lump found in the breast? Hello Doctor, I am 53 years old. About 20 years ago, I discovered a lump in my breast, and after a biopsy, the report indicated it was benign. A few years ago, I noticed some signs of progression, and upon further examination, it was said to be a ...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello Ms. Lin: Your follow-up examination shows calcifications. Could you clarify whether this was determined through breast ultrasound, mammography, or a physical examination by the physician? In women aged 53 and postmenopausal, statistically, small calcifications do have a pot...[Read More] Understanding Breast Calcifications: Risks and Next Steps for Your Health
Understanding Breast Tumors: Causes, Pain Management, and Treatment Options
Breast pain I have already been examined, and there is a tumor in my breast. The doctor said it is neither a fibroadenoma nor breast cancer, and I just need to go to the hospital for regular check-ups. However, sometimes it hurts, and I am very worried. Why is there a tumor, and ...
Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
In general, to eliminate a breast tumor, surgical removal is the primary method. When faced with a breast tumor that shows abnormal cell proliferation (which could indicate breast cancer or a benign condition), doctors typically recommend surgical excision. Aside from that, most ...[Read More] Understanding Breast Tumors: Causes, Pain Management, and Treatment Options
Can Injectable Female Hormones Enhance Breast Development?
Can female hormones be administered via injection? I am 18 years old and may be experiencing underdevelopment of breast tissue due to being underweight, which could lead to malnutrition. Can I improve this condition by injecting female hormones?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Injecting female hormones can increase the risk of breast cancer. The use of female hormones for the purpose of breast enlargement may require long-term injections to maintain breast size, significantly raising the likelihood of developing breast cancer. Personally, I do not agre...[Read More] Can Injectable Female Hormones Enhance Breast Development?
Understanding Inverted Nipples and Breast Concerns: What You Need to Know
excuse me? I feel like my inverted nipple has been this way since I was very young. My breasts are also uneven, one larger than the other. During development, one side was hit by a ball, and it hurt a lot. Could that have caused some effects? I also feel lumps, so does this mean ...
Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
Breast size varies among individuals; some may develop a size 32 while others may reach a size 36. During development, external factors can cause one breast to be smaller than the other, which is not uncommon. If individuals are concerned, it is recommended to visit a breast spec...[Read More] Understanding Inverted Nipples and Breast Concerns: What You Need to Know
Post-Surgery Concerns for Stage 2A Breast Cancer Patients
Post-operative considerations after breast cancer surgery? Breast cancer stage 2A, surgery date: July 20, 1989 (left side, partial mastectomy, lymph nodes excised). The patient has undergone chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Currently, there is a sensation of temperature differ...
Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
For breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy, temperature measurement assessment is not a primary focus. You mentioned that your bilateral temperatures are different; is this based on your perception or the measurement results? If you are concerned, yo...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns for Stage 2A Breast Cancer Patients
Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Worry and What to Expect
The lifelong relationship between doctors and patients? A few days ago, I discovered a small movable lump on the right side of my breast. Today, I went to National Taiwan University Hospital for an examination, and the doctor said it should be benign. However, he didn't expl...
Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
Hello, if you are looking for a breast specialist, you should be able to trust their diagnosis. (1) Generally, the symptoms of breast cancer include: eczema-like skin changes or unusual discharge from the nipple, asymmetry in size or height between the breasts or nipples, retract...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: When to Worry and What to Expect
Understanding Lung Metastasis in Breast Cancer: Key Questions Answered
Breast cancer with rule out lung metastasis? Hello Dr. Chang, I am the brother of your patient, Liu Huijuan. I work in obstetrics and gynecology and am currently employed in Taipei. Recently, I was very anxious when my sister was found to have a lung mass. As her brother, being f...
Dr. Zhang Zhenxiang Reply:
Director Zhang from the Surgery Department has responded via mobile phone.[Read More] Understanding Lung Metastasis in Breast Cancer: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Discrepancies in Lump Diagnosis: Seeking Clarity in Medical Imaging
Lump Hello, Doctor; I had an X-ray performed at a clinic two years ago, and the diagnosis indicated a mass, but the physician said it was benign and advised regular check-ups. However, six months later, I had an ultrasound at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, and the results sh...
Dr. Zhang Zhenxiang Reply:
Director Lin has responded. If you have any further questions, please contact the Breast Cancer Consultation Hotline at 06-2249896. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Discrepancies in Lump Diagnosis: Seeking Clarity in Medical Imaging