Thymus cancer
What is thymus cancer?
Thymus cancer starts in the cells of the thymus. The most common types are thymoma and thymic carcinoma.
Risks for thymus cancer
There are no known risks for thymus cancer.
Symptoms of thymus cancer
Common signs and symptoms of thymus cancer include a cough, chest pain and shortness of breath.
Diagnosis of thymus cancer
Thymus cancer is diagnosed with imaging tests such as a CT scan or chest x-ray.
Stages of thymus cancer
Staging is a way of describing or classifying a cancer based on the extent of cancer in the body. Two staging systems are used to classify thymoma and thymic carcinoma – the modified Masaoka system and the TNM system.
If thymus cancer spreads
Thymus cancer can spread (metastasize) to lymph nodes, the lungs and the tissues around the chest.
Prognosis and survival for thymus cancer
Prognosis estimates the outcome for thymus cancer. It depends on many factors including the classification and the stage.
Treatments for thymus cancer
Thymus cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Supportive care for thymus cancer
Supportive care for thymus cancer helps you meet physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Thymus gland cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from other endocrine cancers in a certain time frame.
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