My mom have cancer (Thymic Carcinoma).diagnosis on 6/15/2011
the Size of tumor:7.2x 5.5cm.

She is 54 years old.Symptoms Findings on 12/2010.continous cough for one and half years.Doctor say this situation cannot take out by surgical.he predict the chemotherapy and radiation treatment will not be good result,So She don't want to cure by chemotherapy and radiation.

I would appreciate on other treatments and experience with this type of cancer naturally. I understand this is a rare type of cancer,
but hopefully can help us become more informed.

Thank very much!
Brian

CT report:

Findings:
Bulky lobulated soft tissue mass over upper mediastinum,showing mild homogeneous enhancement
It measure 7.2 x 5.5cm on largest transaxial plane, and about 6.5cm in height. It lies above
the level of aortic arch immediately posterior to manubrium, which shows some erosion of the
posterior cortex,suggestive of local infiltration.

This upper mediastinal mass encases the brachiocephalic vessels.Bilateral brachiocephalic arteries
remain patent,while bilateral brachiocephalic veins and superior vena cava are occluded.There are
enhanced collateral veins over chest wall and dilated azygous venous system.

There is mass effect with mild compression of the cervical part of trachea.Thyroid gland is unremarkable.

There are multiple enlarged lymph nodes in bilateral supraclavicular fossae,around carina and adjacent to
aortic arch.No enlarged hilar lymph node.Major airways are patent.There is no gross pulmonary mass in both lungs.
No pleural effusion.

Transient arterial triangular enhancement in left lobe of liver,which becomes homogeneous with rest of liver in
portovenous phase,suggestive of shunting.Adrenal glands are not enlarged.

Imprssion:
Bulky upper mediastinal mass obstructing bilateral brachiocephalic veins and SVC,Features are suggestive of lymphoma.
Biopsy helpful to confirm diagnosis.Other differential diagnoses such as thymoma is less likely.