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Since the thymus is in the middle of the chest, any growth in size can press on vital structures like blood vessels or the airway. So, the most common symptoms of thymic cancer include:
Other less common symptoms include:
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, consult your doctor and get them checked out. It is important to note that these symptoms may be observed in many other medical conditions and do not necessarily mean you have thymic cancer.
Most thymic cancers are accidentally diagnosed when a chest x-ray is taken for another condition. After evaluating your symptoms, medical and family history, your doctor may recommend the following tests to help diagnose thymic cancer:
Your symptoms and diagnostic test results will help your doctor and healthcare team determine how to treat thymic cancer.
If you have been diagnosed with thymic cancer, your treatment will be taken care of by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Your thymic cancer treatment options will depend upon the following factors:
The standard choices for treating thymic cancer are:
Other treatment options that may be used in treating thymic cancer include targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy. Your doctor may also advise you to sign up for clinical trials if they feel it can help treat your cancer.