Overview See All  Thymus Cancer: Introduction in Overview Thymus cancer is cancer that starts in the thymus. This is a small organ in the front part of your chest under the breastbone. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more  Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Overview The endocrine system includes not only the pancreas—the organ involved in the development of diabetes—but also the pituitary, thyroid, and other glands. ...more  Thymus Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview Anyone can get thymus cancer. Learn the few factors linked to an increased risk for this type of cancer.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Thymus Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a thymus tumor, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here are the tests used to diagnose thymus cancer. ...more  Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more  Mediastinoscopy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A mediastinoscopy is a procedure used to examine the mediastinum.

Thymus Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Thymus Cancer: Introduction in Overview Thymus cancer is cancer that starts in the thymus. This is a small organ in the front part of your chest under the breastbone. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more  Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Overview The endocrine system includes not only the pancreas—the organ involved in the development of diabetes—but also the pituitary, thyroid, and other glands.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Thyroid Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Read on for details about the treatment options for thyroid cancer....more  Thyroid Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells.

Cancer FAQs See All  Thyroid Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Thyroid cancer starts in the cells of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland helps control hormones in your body and is part of the endocrine system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more

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Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Thyroid Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, you will likely have other tests to help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your healthcare providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Urethral Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Learn about your treatment options for urethral cancer....more  Urethral Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer. ...more  Urethral Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, uses rays of energy to kill cancer cells. It may be used to treat urethral cancer. Learn more.

Cancer FAQs See All  Urethral Cancer Overview in Cancer FAQs Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. This is the tube that carries urine out of your body. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.