Thymus Cancer Treatment in India

Vihaan Kumar, a 58-year-old software architect...

Vihaan Kumar, a 58-year-old software architect and father of two, had always been healthy. Over six months, he developed a persistent, dry cough and a strange heaviness in his chest, which he initially attributed to stress and long work hours. When he began experiencing shortness of breath while walking his dog and noticed occasional double vision, his wife insisted he see a doctor. A chest X-ray revealed a large anterior mediastinal mass. His pulmonologist, Dr. Chen, explained that given the location and Vihaan's symptoms, thymoma, a tumor of the thymus gland, was the most likely cause. The tumor was pressing on his airways and possibly associated with myasthenia gravis, explaining the double vision. Dr. Chen recommended a robotic-assisted thymectomy to remove the thymus and the tumor, citing its precision and faster recovery time. The surgery went smoothly. Post-op, Vihaan spent two days in the hospital managing pain and was relieved to feel the chest pressure gone immediately. Recovery at home took about four weeks; the shortness of breath resolved, and with treatment for myasthenia, his double vision improved. Emotionally, Vihaan was initially terrified, feeling his role as the family's rock was threatened. The diagnosis sent him into a spiral of anxiety about the future. After the successful procedure and positive pathology report (the tumor was encapsulated and benign), he felt a profound sense of relief and a new appreciation for his health. He became an advocate for early check-ups among his friends.