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Thymus cancer is an over proliferation of the cells of the thymus, which is an organ found in children responsible for the development of certain infection fighting white blood cells.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Cancer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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