Thymic carcinoma

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Thymic carcinoma is a rare type of thymus gland cancer. It usually spreads, has a high risk of recurrence, and has a poor survival rate. Thymic carcinoma is divided into subtypes, depending on the types of cells in which the cancer began. Also called type C thymoma.

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• Foundation for Thymic Cancer Research -Fostering Awareness and Research, Dedicated to Helping Patients with Thymic Cancers

Thymic carcinoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

This article includes text from the U.S. National Cancer Institute's public domain Dictionary of Cancer Terms