You have rights under federal and state laws to help you buy and keep coverage. But these rights are not comprehensive, and they may vary depending on where you live, what kind of coverage you have or seek, and other factors.
Talking with healthcare providers about your thymus tumor can be overwhelming. It helps to be prepared. Here are some questions you should ask during your appointments.
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far it has spread in your body. Learn the stages of thymus cancer.
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's how chemo is used to treat Kaposi sarcoma.
Your calcium level can become too high if your cancer has spread to the bones, causing calcium to be released. Or your cancer may release certain hormones that affect the normal systems that control the calcium level in your blood.
Nutritional supplements are available to provide protein, vitamins, and other nutrients your body needs for energy. If you can’t take these supplements by mouth, special tubes can be placed that allow you to receive the necessary nutrients without eating or drinking.
One common problem in insomnia is that the bed has become connected with things other than sleep. This makes it hard to use the bed for sleep when you want.
Whether the changes you have are short-term or long lasting, you can find ways to feel good about yourself and to be intimate with your partner. Remember to be patient and give yourself time.
Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses rays of energy. The energy kills cancer cells.
Surgery is typically the first treatment for testicular cancer. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Read on to learn more.