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health1 year ago•6 min saved

"Dad, 45, Diagnosed with Rare Neck Cancer Misattributed to Pinched Nerve"

Len Barchanowicz, a 45-year-old mailman, initially thought he had a pinched nerve in his neck, but it turned out to be a rare thymoma, a type of cancer of the thymus gland. After experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing, he was diagnosed with an orange-sized mass in his chest. Following surgery to remove the tumor, he is now in recovery and will undergo regular check-ups. His family hopes to raise awareness about thymoma and provide support to others facing similar challenges.

via NBC DFW|

#cancer #health #neck-pain

health1 year ago•6 min saved

"Dad, 45, Diagnosed with Rare Cancer Misdiagnosed as Pinched Nerve"

Len Barchanowicz, 45, initially thought he had a pinched nerve in his neck, but it turned out to be a rare thymoma, a type of cancer of the thymus. After experiencing chest pain and trouble breathing, he was diagnosed with an orange-sized mass in his chest. Following surgery to remove the tumor, he is now in recovery and will undergo regular check-ups. The family hopes to raise awareness about thymoma and provide support to others facing similar challenges.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#cancer #health #neck-pain

health1 year ago•6 min saved

"Dad's Neck Pain Revealed to be a Thymoma, Not a Pinched Nerve"

Len Barchanowicz, 45, initially thought he had a pinched nerve in his neck, but it turned out to be a rare thymoma, a type of cancer of the thymus gland. After undergoing surgery to remove the tumor, he is now in recovery and will undergo regular check-ups to monitor for any potential recurrence. His experience highlights the importance of seeking medical attention for unusual symptoms and the support of loved ones during difficult times.

via TODAY|

#cancer #health #medical-diagnosis

health1 year ago•7 min saved

"31-Year-Old Med Student Discovers Colossal Chest Tumor After Experiencing Exercise Fatigue"

Medical student James Shen, 31, discovered a large thymoma tumor in his chest after developing COVID-19 related pneumonia. Despite a grim stage 4 diagnosis, he found a surgeon who successfully removed the tumor without taking his lung, allowing him to recover and pursue radiation oncology in his residency training. Shen's experience has shifted his career focus towards patient care, and he hopes his story offers hope to others facing challenging diagnoses.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#cancer #health #medical-student

health1 year ago•7 min saved

"COVID-19 Diagnosis Unveils Massive Thymoma Cancer in Med Student"

Medical student James Shen, 31, discovered a large thymoma, a rare cancerous tumor, in his chest after developing pneumonia from COVID-19. Despite initial recommendations to remove his lung, he found a surgeon who successfully removed the tumor while preserving his lung. Shen's recovery was challenging, but he's now cancer-free and pursuing radiation oncology in his residency training, with a renewed focus on patient care. His experience has given him empathy for patients and a new perspective on life.

via TODAY|

#cancer #health #medical-student