Personalized cancer vaccines using mRNA technology are showing lasting efficacy in melanoma and promising early signs for pancreatic and brain cancers.
Nguyen, 54, who has been treated for pleural effusion for five years, was recently diagnosed with an invasive malignant lung tumor that has spread to his chest wall, despite experiencing no unusual symptoms.
Ms. Mai, 47, underwent a routine health check-up, revealing a thyroid nodule with a high risk of malignancy, which doctors successfully removed using endoscopic surgery.
Mr. Tung, 50, sought treatment for pharyngitis for six months without relief. Now, with a swollen neck and difficulty swallowing, doctors have diagnosed pyriform sinus cancer metastasizing to the esophagus.
My mother has scalp cancer, and her doctor prescribed radiation therapy. How is this method performed, and are there any dangers? (Ngoc Anh, 33 years old)
Mr. Huu, 76, diagnosed with scalp cell sarcoma, underwent multiple surgeries that left the treatment area uneven. Doctors utilized a 3D bolus during radiation therapy to minimize further damage.
Mr. Nhan, 50, developed a sore throat and was diagnosed with stage 0 floor of mouth cancer. Two months after surgery, the tumor recurred aggressively, requiring further surgery and tongue reconstruction.
Mrs. Bich, 64, who underwent lung cancer surgery three years ago, recently discovered chest lymph nodes during a routine check-up, leading to an endoscopic lymph node biopsy to prevent recurrence.
My grandmother has late-stage lung cancer, experiencing significant pain that medication does not alleviate. Can she undergo radiation therapy? (Manh Nhu, 45 years old)