Many people claim morphine is a poison that causes cancer cells to spread rapidly, deeply infiltrating the body and accelerating death. Is this true? (Dat, 49, Hanoi).
a man experiencing prolonged digestive issues and weight loss sought medical attention, leading to a diagnosis of two primary cancers in his stomach and colon.
Modern simulation technology, respiratory motion management techniques, and new radiation therapy methods help doctors target radiation accurately, increasing precision.
A young boy frequently experienced periumbilical abdominal pain, leading doctors to discover a large tumor compressing his kidney, a result of metastatic testicular cancer.
Many believe that a biopsy, involving a needle inserted into a tumor, causes cancer cells to rupture, spread, and worsen the disease. Is this true? (Lan Anh, 29, Hanoi)
Mr. Duong, 65, experienced a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes three months ago. He initially believed it was tonsillitis, but doctors diagnosed late-stage cancer.
A 56-year-old male patient, experiencing right upper quadrant pain for over one month, was diagnosed with primary hepatic leiomyosarcoma – a type of cancer with only about 70 cases recorded globally.
Ms. Thanh, 61, suffered from genital sores for two years, believing it was an infected skin condition. Doctors later diagnosed her with Paget's disease, a type of skin cancer.
I am about to undergo radiation therapy after cancer surgery. Do I need to isolate myself after radiation therapy, and for how long? (Thanh Man, 44 years old)
A 53-year-old woman, experiencing no typical symptoms like weight loss or chest discomfort, discovered a right-sided neck lump a month ago, prompting an examination that revealed lung cancer.
A cancerous tumor on Mrs. Tinh's cheek lining spread from her left cheekbone to her chin, eroding bone and obstructing her oral cavity, causing facial disfigurement; doctors suspect her betel chewing habit is the cause.
thuy, 47, experienced no neck pain, difficulty swallowing, or endocrine disorders, and accidentally discovered thyroid cancer during a health check-up.
Mr. Khau, 70, diagnosed with vocal cord cancer, had his condition concealed by doctors at his family's request, who presented it as a benign tumor to help him maintain a stable mindset for treatment.
