When first detected, a breast nodule in Ms. Trang’s (31 years old) left breast had less than 2% risk of malignancy. Now, the lesion is larger and has been diagnosed as breast cancer.
Huong, 37, had a breast tumor with a disorganized structure, which post-surgical pathology confirmed as a borderline phyllodes tumor, a type that lies between benign and malignant.
I've read that many people with cancer treated with targeted therapy can achieve complete remission. What is this method, and can it be used for all types of cancer? (Duong Giang, Hanoi)
Thanh, 78, experienced cough and shortness of breath for two weeks due to lung cancer metastatic to the liver, and doctors used a combination of two chemotherapy drugs to manage the disease.
A 38-year-old woman with stage three breast cancer chose traditional herbal medicine over conventional treatment. Six months later, her tumor grew, metastasized to lymph nodes, and invaded her lungs.
Ms. Hong, 54, was diagnosed with early-stage cancer after doctors discovered a cluster of 5 microcalcifications, approximately 5 mm long, in her breast.
Mr. Hung, 68, experiencing persistent pain in his left lower back, was diagnosed with kidney cancer and underwent radical surgery with robotic kidney preservation.
Mr. Tien, 63, experienced urinary retention and a prostate five times its normal size; doctors diagnosed advanced cancer and performed robotic surgery.
My sister was diagnosed with stage three, endocrine-positive breast cancer, and the doctor advised ovarian removal. In what cases do breast cancer patients need ovarian removal? (Ngoc Duong, 32 years old)
Thoa, 47, experienced left breast pain and abnormal microcalcifications but delayed a biopsy; the lesion has now spread, and doctors confirm breast cancer.
Concurrent chemoradiation therapy is indicated for patients with locally advanced, non-metastatic cancer, to support surgery or enhance treatment effectiveness.
