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What is Thymus Cancer?
Unlocking the possibility of cancer remission begins with knowing vital information about your diagnosis.
Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are cancers that affect the outside surface of the thymus gland. The thymus is a small organ in your upper chest, underneath the breastbone and just above the heart. It is a part of the lymphatic system in your body’s immune system. The thymus gland produces lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that help your body fight infection.
Although thymic cancers are the most common tumors in the anterior mediastinum (the front part of the chest cavity), they are rare. Between the two, about 400 thymus cancer cases occur in the United States each year.
What is the Difference Between Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma?
- Thymoma
Thymoma is a slow-growing cancer that rarely metastasizes (spreads) to other areas of the body. Its cells do not look too different from normal, noncancerous thymus cells. People who have thymoma often suffer from autoimmune diseases, such as myasthenia gravis, as well as have pure red cell aplasia — a severe type of anemia. With these conditions, the body attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. - Thymic Carcinoma
The cancer cells in thymic carcinoma do not look like normal thymus cells and tend to grow quickly. Because of its silent but more aggressive nature, thymic carcinoma often spreads to other parts of the body before getting noticed.
Addressing the Signs of Thymus Cancer
Here at New Hope Unlimited, one of our ultimate goals is to reverse the following symptoms of thymoma and thymic carcinoma:
- Persistent coughing
- Chest pains
- Difficulty breathing
- Trouble swallowing
- Voice changes, such as hoarseness
- Lack of appetite
A thymus tumor may press on a major blood vessel that transports blood to the heart. This condition is called superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). SVCS is serious, often causing the neck, chest, face, or veins in the upper body to swell.
Detection and Diagnosis of Thymus Cancer
Since receiving an early and accurate diagnosis improves your thymus cancer prognosis and life expectancy, your physician might order a number of tests, including:
- Medical history and physical exam
- Imaging tests, such as:
- Chest x-rays
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Biopsy with microscopic examination of thymus cells
After receiving a thymoma or thymic carcinoma diagnosis, the most important step is to plan your treatment.
Why Choose Us for Thymus Cancer Alternative Treatment?
Here at New Hope Unlimited, we are committed to providing 100% personalized solutions for indolent and aggressive tumors of the thymus gland. Treating thymoma and thymic carcinoma can be quite challenging to others, as it requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and experience in rare cancers. Fortunately, our medical team — which comprises experts from the mainstream and holistic side of medicine — offers a range of specialized strategies to examine the extent of your disease and provide targeted, non-invasive solutions.
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Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. Can an autoimmune disease cause thymus cancer?
Further research is necessary to determine whether autoimmune diseases are the cause of thymus gland cancers. However, thymoma is linked with many autoimmune diseases, including myasthenia gravis, acquired pure red cell aplasia, hypogammaglobulinemia, lupus, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis, and Sjögren syndrome.
2. What specific treatments does New Hope Unlimited offer?
From complete body detoxification, homeopathic medicine, and even hormone therapy, read this page to learn about the alternative thymoma and thymic carcinoma treatments you may receive.
