Role of Radiation Therapy in Thymoma

Radiation therapy is used after surgical resection as adjuvant treatment. For cases where surgery is not initially possible, radiation is prescribed, possibly followed by chemotherapy and surgery. Radiation is also used in palliative settings for symptom control.

Indication

Following surgical resection of T2 or T3 thymomas, for unresectable tumours, and in stage IV disease.

Benefit

The addition of radiation can improve changes of local control and contribute to cure.

Special Programs

A phase II study of  neoadjuvant chemoradiation followed by surgery for high risk potentially resectable thymoma.

How to Make a Referral

Dr. Andrea Bezjak and Dr. Anthony Brade have a particular interest and expertise in this area.  They see most of the thymoma patients for a RT opinion.

This page was last updated June 21st, 2010 at 2:38pm.