Symptoms Of Thymoma

Weight Loss

Unlike some other symptoms of thymoma that are due to the pressure the tumor places on structures within the body, unexplained weight loss typically occurs as a result of the disease aspect of cancer. As the immune system launches its attack against the cancer cells, this can lead to weight loss. Part of this is due to a loss of muscle tissue that occurs as a result of the immune system's attack on the cancer cells. As muscle tissue is destroyed, you could see unexplained weight loss. Additionally, you could lose your appetite when your body is fighting cancer, also leading to weight loss.