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Thymus radiation is linked to worse outcomes in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Until recently, the thymus was thought to be of little use beyond puberty, but new research has shown that radiation to the organ is associated with worse outcomes in patients being treated for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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New research indicates that radiation exposure to the thymus correlates with poorer outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for non‑small cell lung cancer.
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