Diseases of the Thymus Gland - Mayo Clinic Connect
Feb 21, 2018 · Thymoma, thymic cancer and myasthenia gravis are all diseases that affect the thymus gland. In this short video, Dr. Stephen Cassivi, a Thoracic Surgeon at Mayo Clinic Rochester, talks …
Thymic Tumors - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jan 16, 2019 · (1) Thymic tumors are relatively rare. (2) Except in the case of thymic hyperplasia, thymic tumors are cancerous. (3) Thymic hyperplasia is extremely rare in adults. (4) The cancerous thymic …
Will removal of the thymus gland resolve autoimmune illnesses?
Oct 24, 2024 · On the other hand, studies have documented unequivocal benefits of thymus removal in specific cases, such as patients with certain autoimmune forms of myasthenia gravis (MG)8,9 and …
Anyone out there with Thymoma/Thymic Carcinoma?
Jan 5, 2017 · I found the folks at Thymic.org very helpful. Through that group he was able to find expert care and became involved in a trial at the National Institute of Health. I know it is a pretty rare cancer. …
Anyone have lung NETs lining your pleura? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jun 8, 2025 · I have atypical thymic carcinoids that have grown and spread throughout pleura, and mediastinum. currently causing 2Liters of fluid buildup every 10 days. Treatment of 5 different types …
PET scan results show hypermetabolic activity: What does this mean?
Dec 10, 2022 · I recently had a PET scan that showed hypermetabolic activity in the Thorax. See below. My oncologist has ordered a biopsy of one of the problem areas. I am 2 yrs clear of colon cancer. …
Newly diagnosed with 3.9cm ascending aorta - Mayo Clinic Connect
Oct 9, 2024 · Hello everyone, I’ve recently discovered from a lung scan that my ascending aorta is dialated to 3.9cm. No one seems too excited about this but I am very worried. Two years ago I had …
Cancer-Fighting Foods - Mayo Clinic Connect
Aug 23, 2018 · Description Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a physician in the Robert and Monica Jacoby Center for Breast Health where she leads the integrative medicine and health program within the Breast …
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Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?
Nov 28, 2017 · Phrenic nerve on the right side was destroyed due to radiation for breast cancer. Diaphragm is now paralyzed & taking away lung capacity. Anyone else experience this?