What Is Thymus Cancer?
Thymoma and thymic carcinoma, also called thymic epithelial tumors (TETs), are rare cancers that form in the thymus gland. Thymus cancer makes up less than 1.5% of all cancers. It occurs more often in middle-aged or older adults but can occur at any age.
Learn more about thymus cancer in adults and children, including symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated:
Thymus Cancer in Adults and Children
Coping with Cancer
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Emotions and Cancer
Ways to cope with your emotions and manage the emotional effects of cancer, including anger, fear, stress, and depression.
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Adjusting to Cancer
Learn tips for talking about the changes cancer brings for you and your family.
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Support for Caregivers
Being a caregiver can be stressful. Learn tips for how to care for yourself while caring for others.
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Cancer Survivorship
Learn about the issues and side effects that can arise for cancer survivors.
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Advanced Cancer
Information to help with talking about and coping with advanced cancer, making choices about care, and planning for the end of life.
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Managing Cancer Care
Information on choosing a doctor or treatment facility, home care, financial help, insurance coverage, end-of-life planning, and resources to help you avoid scams.