Proton therapy offers a safe alternative for post-operative treatment of thymic tumours, particularly in young patients. Reducing the volume of tissue receiving radiation, could minimise the risk of secondary malignancies and heart complications associated with conventional radiotherapy.
Thymoma is an incredibly rare type of tumour. As I have a particular interest in the treatment of thymoma I receive referrals from across the UK and internationally. When it comes to rare cancers like thymoma, selecting an oncologist who treats patients with this condition regularly is essential. Repetition builds pattern recognition, making something rare routine.
If your oncologist has not discussed the role of proton beam therapy in the treatment of your thymoma, ask them why not or make an appointment to come and discuss it with me.