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Terrell will go for second dose of Carboplatin on Thursday (9/02/04). This is his third round of chemo since being diagnosed with malignant thymoma in 1996. First round: 6/96 6 doses, at 3 week intervals, of Cisplatin. Second round: 4/01 2 doses of Carboplatin, followed by 4 doses of Cisplatin, Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin (dodoxorubicin, also called Doxil) combination, every three weks Third round: 8/12/04 Just carboplatin, hopefully for only 3 doses, at 3 week intervals. There has been slight new tumor growth only in 2 lymph nodes…doctors are hoping that these three doses of the less-toxic carbo will re-shrink, or at least halt the newRead More →

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Well, here I am ready to share the story of my journey into MG and Invasive Thymoma. First, I was 49 when I was diagnosed. I worked in an office. I had had no exposure to radiation or the like. On Thursday, Aug. 18 2002, I was doing a muscle class and suddenly I couldn’t breath. I went home. It abated and Friday I went to work. I thought I was coming down with a sinus infection so the doctor called in a script for an antibiotic. By noon Friday I was seeing double. Monday I went to work and suddenly I could not talkRead More →

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On July 20, 2017 It is now 2017 and I have stayed cancer free since 2004.  After surgery in Nashville and 35 radiation treatments administered over seven weeks in Jackson, TN, I continued to see my oncologist for check ups.  For the first two years I would see him every three months.  I would go to the cancer clinic in Jackson for a CAT scan and then talk with my oncologist.  Then I met with him three times a year for a year.  Then twice a year for a year and then once a year until 2015.  At that point (10 years after my treatmentRead More →

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Houston, October 2-4, 2008 — Thirty medical professionals from Mexico, Europe and the United States attended the second Thymic Neoplasm Workshop, hosted by the Foundation for Thymic Cancer Research (FTCR) at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. One full day of speakers covered a variety of topics including: Imaging Thymoma Surgical Management of Thymic Tumors Thymoma Classification Optimal Radiation Therapy for Thymoma The M.D. Anderson Approach to Thymic Tumors Molecular Biology of Thymic Tumors Multimodality Protocol for Stage III Thymoma Belinostat Study in Advanced Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma (a research study) Induction Chemotherapy Thymoma Tissue Microarray The Thymus: A Comprehensive Review The workshop also included aRead More →

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Comedian and cancer survivor Robert Schimmel headlines charity event. New York, May 1, 2008 – The third annual Stinky Ball saw its best year yet, with an incredible $140,000 raised for the Foundation for Thymic Cancer Research (FTCR). Held at Carolines on Broadway comedy club, this year’s event focused on creating smiles and memories through the theme “Live, Love, Laugh”. Guests enjoyed an open bar, cocktail hour, sit-down dinner and silent auction, as well as a stand-up performance by renowned comedian and cancer survivor Robert Schimmel. Schimmel, who recently performed the same skit on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien, was diagnosed with Stage IIIRead More →

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Mexican-themed Stinky Ball sees same great fundraising efforts as inaugural year. New York, May 4, 2007 — The Foundation for Thymic Cancer Research (FTCR) held its second annual Stinky Ball — aptly named “Stinko de Mayo” for its Mexican-theme — and raised over $120,000 for thymic cancer research. Held at the illustrious Copacabana nightclub, the evening kicked off with a mariachi band and included an open bar, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, dancing and silent auction. The Barbara Neibauer Celebration of Life Award, named after the FTCR co-founder, was given to Dr. Saul Suster, the Professor and Chairman of Pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.Read More →

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New York, March 16, 2007 – Twenty-five medical professionals and patient advocates from Mexico, Europe and the United States attended the first Thymic Neoplasm Workshop hosted by the Foundation for Thymic Cancer Research (FTCR) at the Hudson Hotel. Based on group discussion rather than individual presentations, the workshop topics included: Nomenclature of Thymic Cancers Thymic Cancer Classification Thymic Cancer Staging Practice Guidelines Research and New Developments Support of Thymic Patients Worldwide For more information about upcoming workshops, please visit www.Thymic.org. Press Contact: Natasha Koifman, NKPR 416-365-3630 ext. 23 natasha@nkpr.netRead More →

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$120,000 Raised for Thymic Cancer Research. Over 300 supporters take part in “Celebration of Life” fundraiser. New York, May 4, 2006 — The Foundation for Thymic Cancer Research (FTCR) held its first annual Stinky Ball, a charity event that raised $120,000 with the support of more than 300 attendees. Named after a three-year-old boy called his father’s thymus cancer, “Stinky Ball,” the event was created to raise awareness and funds for thymic cancer research. Held at the legendary Copacabana nightclub, Stinky Ball guests enjoyed an open bar, cocktail hour, buffet dinner, dancing, Chinese auction and silent auction. The Barbara Neibauer Celebration of Life Award wasRead More →