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- supermom60
- Experience with Thymoma
scared
Oh No
Had great support but scared didnt know what this disease would represent in my life!!!!! Hate cancer!!
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- KStep1day@atym
- Experience with Thymoma
Anniversary
Celebration
Even though I am battling cancer at this time I applaud myself and my daughters for our strength, and our support for each other dur...
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- KStep1day@atym
- Experience with Thymoma
Lost loved one
Loss
My mind constantly goes back to my last difficult battle with cancer in 2008. After being diagnosed in August of 2007, my father was...
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- KStep1day@atym
- Experience with Thymoma
I was sent to several doctor's for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th opinions.
Other Care
The surgeon said that they would probable have to take my whole right lung, because the tumors could keep relocating or spreading. T...
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- KStep1day@atym
- Experience with Thymoma
I have to make a decision to begin or not to begin chemotherapy now or later.
Decision Point
My decision is hard because my oldest daughter is entering her senior year this fall, while also preparing to go off to college next...
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- KStep1day@atym
- Experience with Thymoma
Cancer is back/Recurred
Oh No
During my six month ct and pet scan it was discovered that my cancer had returned after 5 years in remission. This time their are fo...
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- lfelsko
- Experience with Thymus Cancer
Surgery
Procedure or Surgery
To remove my cancerous thymus I underwent open chest surgery. My sternum is now wired together.
Went as Expected: Strongly Agree Minimal Recovery: Strongly Disagree Minimal Side Effects: Strongly Disagree Minimal Impact to Daily Life: Strongly Disagree -
- lfelsko
- Experience with Thymus Cancer
Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Chemotherapy was so unpleasant I didn't want to complete all the treatments, but eventually did because my family insisted.
Easy to Do: Strongly Disagree Minimal Side Effects: Strongly Disagree Minimal Impact to Daily Life: Strongly Disagree -
- lmtsrn
- Experience with Thymus Cancer
External radiation
Radiation
OK it's 5 weeks past surgery. I'm in for my check up with the surgeon. He tells me it's now time to move to the radiation treatmen...
Painless Experience: Agree Minimal Side Effects: Disagree Minimal Impact to Daily Life: Agree -
- lmtsrn
- Experience with Thymus Cancer
Surgery
Procedure or Surgery
Surgery day. December 15, 2005. It's 4:00 in the morning. It's coming a freezing rain. This is Atlanta! It's not suppose to do ...
Went as Expected: Strongly Agree Minimal Recovery: Strongly Disagree Minimal Side Effects: Strongly Disagree Minimal Impact to Daily Life: Strongly Disagree -
- lmtsrn
- Experience with Thymus Cancer
Diagnosed
Oh No
How could this be happening??? I was one of those that rarely even got a cold. It was discovered by accedent after a routine chest...
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- CJhouse
- Experience with Thymus Cancer
Other
Oh No
Going to a different hospital that may have more trainning then the one I am at U.F.M. Michigan