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The thymus, a small organ in the upper chest is part of the lymph system. It makes white blood cells, called lymphocytes, that protect the body against infections. A benign thymoma is a non cancerous mass that form on the outside surface of the thymus.
How do members experience benign thymoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign thymoma*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for benign thymoma*
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The thymus, a small organ in the upper chest is part of the lymph system. It makes white blood cells, called lymphocytes, that protect the body against infections. A benign thymoma is a non cancerous mass that form on the outside surface of the thymus.
Common symptoms reported by people with benign thymoma
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for benign thymoma
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Compare treatments taken by people with benign thymoma
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have benign thymoma through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with benign thymoma? Members in the forum might have the answers.