Thymoma and thymic malignancies discussion

Thymoma and thymic malignancies are a rare form of cancer which occurs on the outer surface of the thymus. Accurate diagnosis is very important when dealing with thymic malignancies because treatment plans may vary based on tumor type. Dr. Marina Chiara Garassino joins Dr. Nicolas Girard from the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG) to discuss the importance of accurate diagnosis and seeking care from a multi-disciplinary group of experts such as the team at UChicago Medicine’s Thymoma and Thymic Malignancies Program.

[@keepingitreal8605]

Thank you, I'm going through the process right now of diagnosis. There is a multi disciplinary team involved. My tumour is growing a rate of 10mm per month and is pressing on my pulmonary artery. The hope is this will be excised soon. Because of where it is, a biopsy is too risky. So just waiting for the results of the Last MRI. you've made this so clear, I've now got some great questions to ask the surgeon.

[@laurent2523]

How are you doing now? I really hope they were able to remove it all x

[@sabrinaliuxuan]

Wish you the best luck! I'm wondering how you found out the growth rate of 10mm per month? I just found a 18mm two weeks ago, still waiting for MRI. ​@@laurent2523

[@reksaudisianturi6590]

My daughter 13th years old was diagnosed on 3rd january with Thymic Limphoepithelioma like cancer. Its a big tumor in her left lung. Now she is in chemotherapy procedure in Mt.miryam hospital at Penang island. Hoping the best for my daughter and for us as parents to support her 🙏

[@xsavalos]

I’m so sorry to hear this. U are not alone. My brother was also dx last month. Thymic spread to his liver. We are in Chicago. Starter chemo last week at Northwestern Hospital. Researching this as well God Bless and praying for your family🦄🙏

[@AlexVaughnKing]

Excellent video. Thank you for the detailed information! Much appreciated.

[@drramziaddas3848]

Thanks for sharing .

[@gb3838]

I have been diagnosed with Thymoma and are waiting on the operation.

[@godsdaughtercindy5174]

My 60 year old husband received the diagnosis of thymic cancer yesterday. He has a tumor of the 4R lymph node and it was biopsied..He will be having a PET scan and MRI soon to see where else it may have spread. University of Wisconsin hospital will be treating him, with chemo and radiation as they state that surgery is not possible.

[@keepingitreal8605]

Hi, I'm 53 and going through this too, it would be my pleasure to pray for your husband.

[@godsdaughtercindy5174]

@@keepingitreal8605 thank you and I will pray for you also!!

[@missblack8810]

I am documenting my diagnosis/ treatment of stage 4 thymoma check it out

[@TheSevonne]

Im 35 and had a thymoma found in 2021 but because I am on public assistance and have free state health care, nothing has been done and I have to wait months for each appointment with specialists. So …. I’m probably just gonna end up dying. But hopefully I get the help I need.

[@missblack8810]

I am willing to due studies I have stage 4a metastatic thymoma I’m 41 years old I need help.