The Valley Hospital is now open at 4 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus. (You may need to use 650 Winters Avenue for GPS.) All emergency care is now being provided at this location. Emergency care is no longer available at our Ridgewood campus.
Thymoma and thymic tumors originate from the thymus gland, which is located in the upper anterior portion of the chest. These tumors can be slow-growing or locally aggressive. If you have been diagnosed with thymoma and thymic tumors, our lung cancer specialists can help.
Symptoms of thymoma and thymic tumors can mimic other conditions; see your primary care physician if you’re experiencing any of the following:
These tumors are most commonly identified on either a chest X-ray or on computed tomography, or CT scan. Sometimes these lesions are found incidentally.
Your physician will, based on the appearance of these lesions, recommend for you the best option for determining a definitive diagnosis.
At Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care, tumors of the thymus are approached in a multidisciplinary method. Treatment may include a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy.
Your physician can help determine the best treatment for you.
Valley offers comprehensive care for thymoma and thymic tumors through its Lung Cancer Program. This care includes surgical expertise in the management of thymoma.
