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Thymoma and Thymic Cancer

As Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winship Cancer Institute is committed to caring for patients with thymoma and thymic cancer, from initial diagnosis to survivorship support.

Why Winship for Your Thymic Cancer

Thymic cancer is rare, and prompt detection is crucial.

The first-in-class team at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University includes thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists who can help diagnose thymic malignancies and offer treatment plans personalized for each patient’s unique needs.

Dedicated Thymic Cancer Specialists

Your Winship team includes experts in the field of thymic cancer — specialty-focused clinicians devoted to your treatment. This includes thoracic surgeons, pathologists experienced in thymoma and thymic carcinoma, radiologists, pulmonologists, and medical and radiation oncologists. Thymic tumors may be rare, but they’re not rare to our experienced specialists.

Diagnostics That Go Deeper

Winship’s experienced pathologists use the most advanced diagnostic tools to identify thymic malignancies to ensure you get an accurate — and prompt — diagnosis. From there, our care team builds a personalized treatment plan that targets your specific tumor at the molecular level.

Tailored Thymic Cancer Treatment

Understanding the exact stage and location of your thymic tumor is important to developing the right treatment plan. Winship offers a range of personalized therapies, including minimally invasive techniques that can minimize side effects.

Treatment You Can’t Get at Other Centers

Winship offers more clinical trials than any other cancer center in the state, which is important when you’re dealing with a rare cancer like thymic carcinoma or thymoma. Here, you’ll get access to leading-edge therapies, many of which aren’t yet available through standard clinical practice.

More Promising Outcomes

Winship is focused on outcomes for patients with thymic tumors. From groundbreaking cancer research to the most advanced treatments available and offering more clinical trials than anywhere else in Georgia, we strive to deliver the most effective treatment for your thymic cancer.

Support Every Step of the Way

A diagnosis of thymoma or thymic carcinoma is a life-changing moment. But here at Winship, you’re not alone: Our supportive oncology team, counselors, nurse navigators and social service professionals are by your side every step of the way.