Anyone out there with Thymoma/Thymic Carcinoma?

Posted by allisonsnow @allisonsnow, Jan 5, 2017

Am just trying to find anyone to have a discussion with that is currently or has had the struggle with either of these cancers.

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samsammie | @samsammie | Oct 27 10:28am

I’m having surgery 11/4 the surgeon hasn’t specified how he will go in.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 8 4:40pm

In reply to @samsammie "I’m having surgery 11/4 the surgeon hasn’t specified how he will go in." + (show)

@samsammie, all the best with your upcoming surgery. Did you learn more about how the surgery will be done and how to prepare?

samsammie | @samsammie | Nov 9 1:35am

Unfortunately the surgery had to be postponed for a month while I am treated for MG.

judyjohnson2025 | @judyjohnson2025 | Dec 3 12:14pm

I just joined connect today. I have been diagnosed with Thymoma. Mayo believes it is stage three but there have been issues properly staging the tumor due to how much necrosis there is. My anxiety is just through the roof. I have never been to so many doctor appointments in my life. I am currently 44yrs old. My tumor is currently not operable due to how close it is to my aortic arch (I think that is what the surgeon said). They want to try and shrink it with chemotherapy and the idea terrifies me. Anyone here done chemo? I am also soooo scared of the eventual sternotomy. How did everyone stay positive and not spiral?