My mum has been diagnosed with a thymoma about 5,8 by 6,5 cm. Suffers fm severe left shoulder pain and is under high blood pressure medication. What is the best way to proceed with this thymoma, is it malignant and what is the survival rate of patients with thymoma. She is 62 years old. Lastly what causes this type of growth.
Thomas originates from thymus gland in the compartment below your chest bone located in the center. Thymus gland functions in early life for immunity purposes. As age advances the gland shrinks. The cause is largely unknown, only 5 percent of Thomas are associated with syn Chat Doctor. Benign or malignant Thomas are difficult to differentiate. Surgery is the treatment of choice.based on stage and completeness of surgery the need for radiation is decided. Once surgery is done your oncologist can give a better clarity on the prognosis(survival)The prognosis is better than the cancers you hear about.