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The abstract book from the 2013 ITMIG conference in Bethesda is now available on the Yahoo forum. Find it in the Files section.Read More →

ITMIG 2013 Annual Meeting The 4th International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group Annual Meeting was held September 6-7, 2013, in Bethesda, MD. Checkout the ITMIG website for more information — www.itmig.orgRead More →

1st International Conference on Thymic Malignancies August 20-21, 2009     Table of contents   Introduction and acknowledgements                                                                                     page 2 Conference agenda                                                                                                                        pages 3-4 Technical information and shuttle schedules                                                                       page 5-6 NIH campus map                                                                                                                              page 7 Presentation Abstracts                                                                                                                  pages 8- 18 Poster Abstracts                                                                                                                               pages  19-26 List of participants                                                                                                                           pages 27-30 Blank notes pages                                                                                                                           ______________________________________________________________________________   Welcome and thank you for joining us at the 1st International Conference on Thymic Malignancies!   We are confident this conference will help initiate future directives for the management of thymic malignancies through promotion of further basic and clinical research by fostering discussionsRead More →

The 1st International Conference on Thymic Malignancies held August 20-21, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland was a great success.  We thank all of those who participated in this event.Read More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

$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 →