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Suggest Treatment For Cancer Of The Thymus Gland
Hi there, my mother, age 71 has been diagonosed with cancer of the thymus gland. Waiting for PET results to get more difinitive anwers. We live in San Diego Ca and we want her to get treated by a doctor who specializes in this type of cancer. Any recommendations?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
Hi, dear
Treatment of cancer of thymus depends on type and stage of cancer. Whether it is limited to thymus or spread in other organs also.
In early stage surgery is helpful. In later stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy is useful. Please send me details about your cancer. So that I can help you further.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Treatment of cancer of thymus depends on type and stage of cancer. Whether it is limited to thymus or spread in other organs also.
In early stage surgery is helpful. In later stage chemotherapy and radiotherapy is useful. Please send me details about your cancer. So that I can help you further.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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