Thymus cancer

Hi. My dad has been diagnosed with thymus cancer that has spread to the lining of his lungs. He also has blood clots in his neck, lung and near heart which he is on medication for. My dad is such a lovely man. This has devastated us all. He doesn't smoke , doesn't drink excessively.  We only found out 3 weeks ago. Today he goes to see about having chemo . The consultant who diagnosed him hasn't really told him anything much . I'm really concerned that he is far more poorly then we are being led to believe.  I appreciate you can't say too much as you aren't aware of his personal case but right now I have this feeling that the chemo Dr's are going to tell him bad news. He's under respiratory team and is having to see consultant for his bloods / clots on Friday.  We know he can't have surgery and this isn't curable but will there be something they can do? My dad is 75yrs but has always been healthy. 

  • Hello and thanks for your post,

    I can appreciate your concern about your dad, and that it must be a difficult time for you all right now.

    I am afraid I am not going to be able to tell you very much, because we are not directly involved with his clinical care. The doctors will try and treat it actively, if they can do this safely. Unfortunately, this is not always possible when someone is still recovering from blood clots, as the medication used can be affected by other drugs.

    Hopefully, you will get to find out more soon,

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Yours sincerely,

    Vanda

  • Thank you.  I thought this would be the case. I'm just waiting to hear what's been said at his appointment.  I can just hope and pray there will be some treatment to help him and of course all others having to use this chat.