A common yoga practice has you bring your hands to your center—the source of all your metaphorical strength. Your center, or the area located in the middle of your chest between your lungs, is called the mediastinum. When cancer cells form tumors in the mediastinum, it is called mediastinal cancer.
Your mediastinum contains many important life functions, including your:
Mediastinal tumors are rare and treatable. Main Line Health offers diagnosis and treatment for all types of mediastinal cancers.
There are three parts to the mediastinum: the anterior (front), middle and posterior (back). Most mediastinal cancers in adults are found in the anterior section of the mediastinum. These types of cancers include:
Many times, there are no symptoms of mediastinal cancers. They are often found when you have an X-ray for another reason and the tumor is noticed. When symptoms do occur, they include:
If you have symptoms of mediastinal cancer, your doctor may order diagnostic tests including:
Your treatment will depend on the type of mediastinal cancer you have and your symptoms.
Treatment may include:
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