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2009.6.1 since we lost our old forum I created a social network group instead of a forum with google (works the same just more features) Just click on forum an you go there.
2009.5.30
I just found out that:
RapidForum.com (our forum host) will be shut down forever on 1.6.2009!
Sorry they have no way that I can transfert the forum to another server, so all forum entries will be lost.
will be updating thymoma.de in a short while, we had a major personal shock (nothing medical) last fall and I have still not recovered from it.

joe

2008.9.17
We have now over 300 pages and over 20 Mb of data for you available.
2008.08.15 12 Years later
(click on your hostess to read)
2008.7.22 Over 130 new entries in the
thymoma database VIII
2008.5.23 Steve
2008.1.7
We have now more than 20 Mb of information available here to support you.
2008.1.1
52 new entries in the thymoma database VII
207.11.11 Pericles
2007.10.25
Jean  Nicolas
2007.9.5
76 new entries in the thymoma database VII
2007.8.15
11 Years after Evas surgery
2007.6.21
Eva and I moved to the Canary Islands, and we are back on-line.
2007.5.20 Kimberly

75 new entries in the thymoma database VII
2007.5.4 Paul
2007.4.29 Theresa
2007.3.29 updated thymoma personal and TSG
2007.3.26 Updated 10 years thymoma de

2007.5.10
Eva and I are moving to the Canary Islands, we will be off-line from June.
2007.3.26 Fixed a not working e-mail address in the querries.
2007.3.12 10 years thymoma de
2007.3.11 thymoma.de/org is now 10 years on the net to share information and give hope to thymoma patients around the world.
p.s. if you click on 1997.3.10 (right bottom corner of the start page) you see how thymoma.de has changed over time.

My 10th birthday
Over ten years ago I have been diagnosed with an invasive thymoma, stage 4A. I'm very happy to tell you that I'm cured since 5 years and that I never had to face a recurrence.
I think I'm especially lucky because ... read more

... I would be happy to educate anyone about glyconutrients because I have seen no disease condition that did not respond in a favorable way when they become part of the diet. Directly because of glyconutrients, Dale got two extra years of great life --not bedridden or decrepit and the value of that alone cannot be measured. ... read more

 

 


2007.2.15 Over 80 new entries in the thymoma database
(see thymoma information).
2007.1.25 read Anne's caregiver story

2007.1.24 Finally we are back on the net and are able tu update thymoma.org again
2006.10.27  Geoff died  September 22.
2006.9.23 Going to Spain for some time and will be hard to reach, use the forum to talk to other thymoma patients.
2006.9.11 forum back online
2006.7.27 93 new case studies added to the 2006 database.
Your  web hostess (click on her picture for more info) is getting near her 10 year thymoma aniversary. The surgery was August 15. 1996. 
New e-mail address.

2006.3.5  The rate of survival seems higher than we thought!
Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis: A Clinical Study of 1,089 Patients From Japan

BACKGROUND: The thymus or thymoma plays a role in the pathogenesis of myasthenia gravis (MG). Although previous studies . . .

RESULTS: . . . The 5-year survival rates for thymoma with and without MG in stage III were 85.7% and 89.3%, respectively; and those in stage IV were 85.1% and 63.9%, respectively.
To read the whole article use the Search button on the main page! Search for 1,089
On the page use Ctrl+F and find 1,089

2006.3.17 Going to France for some time and will be hard to reach.
2006.2.2 Major update
- Over 600 new case studies in 4 databases added.
- Dr. Loehrer's thymoma research 20 studies
-
Thymoma Info 2006
2006.2.8 Low-Fat Diet Does Not Cut Health Risks, Study Finds
2006.2.5 just4fun

2006.2.2 Major update
- Over 600 new case studies in 4 databases added, see thymoma information
- Dr. Loehrer's thymoma research 20 studies
-
Thymoma Info 2006
New e-mail address.

2006.1.9 Personal update
2006.1.4 Jill 

... and on a personal note, your smiling hostess to the left is going through a rough time since mid December and we can tell you, that the thymoma operation and the lifetime dosis radiation still take a heavy toll on her. When I get myself together, I will post an update.
Joe
2005.11.20 We wish all patients and their caregivers a peaceful time and may your health wishes come true.
Joe
2005.10.17 Megan update
2005.9.2 Patricia
Darlene Elizabeth Steve
2005.7.10 Susanne klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!!
2005.5.27 to serve the global neighborhood better we aquired thymoma.org as our new main domain. thymoma.de will be online simultaneously.

2005.5.26 Steve
2005.4.26 Brigitte klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!!
2005.4.6 see thymoma personal for updates. klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!!
2005.3.10 We are here for you since 8 years, so happy birthday thymoma.de and the best wishes to all who visit the website in search of help and hope.
2005.2.16 In the last weeks I noticed an increase in new thymoma cases in our forum. Starting right now we are offering most of our thymoma support group benefits to all thymoma patients free of charge. So send us your data and we share it with the world on thymoma.de

   

2005.1.14 I like to begin the new year with an info of hope. Days ago we got mail from Dale, who statistically should not be around any longer. We would love to share this mail with you, just look at his data. Oh, and we have now only 2 laptops left.

A big THANK YOU to all who helped us to stay online during 2004. I don't know how long we will be able to come up with money out of our own pocket to keep the biggest thymoma resource on the net running but we will try. Even if you can donate just 10$, every donation helps.

 

 

 

 


 

2004.12.08 The laptops what are left are actually a bit more modern than the NEC shown in the picture, and now we have only 3 left.
2004.10.28 The last of the Computers for Cancer Patients are on sale right now. Hurry, only 7 laptops left.

2004.9.21 Updatet thymoma info

Stage 5-Year Survival 10-Year Survival
I 90% 80%
II 90% 80%
III 60% 30%
IV Less than 25% N/A
We have several people who did beat these odds, so the more you take care of yourself, the higher is your chance of survival.
Follow-up care: Relapse after primary therapy for thymoma may occur after 10-20 years. Therefore, long-term follow-up probably should continue to be performed throughout the patient’s life.
2004.9.20 I found an interesting article @ eMedicine about the different medication options.

2004.5.21 Dr. Loehrer Studies Iressa for Thymic Cancers. More about Iressa
2004.4.24 free flights for cancer patients for treatment Corporate Angel Network arranges free travel on corporate jets for cancer patients, bone marrow donors and bone marrow recipients,..
2004.4.10 How is Eva (Sue) doing? Klick her picture to see her update.

2004.3.10 7 years thymoma.de

  • 7 years of commitment
  • 7 years of hope
  • 7 years of helping total strangers
  • 7 years of friendship
  • over 7 years the only thymoma cancer dedicated website
  • 7 years of collecting the most thymoma info ever on the www
  • 7 years of paying to keep this website up for people around the world.
    (p.s. we really need your help to stay on-line)

 

2004.3.10
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

hiermit möchte ich Sie ganz herzlich einladen, an einem Symposium über " Diagnostik und Therapie von mediastinalen Tumoren" teilzunehmen. Dieses Symposium findet am 6. März 2004 in Hannover statt.
Altes Rathaus Festsaal
Karmarscherstr 42
30159 Hannover
8.00-14.30

Es werden namenhafte Referenten zu den einzelnen Tumoren über die
neuesten Entwicklungen berichten, insbesondere auch sowohl über Tumoren im Kindes- als auch im Erwachsenenalter. Besonders möchte ich Ihr Augenmerk auf die Patienten-Expertenrunde richten, die um 14.00 uhr stattfinden wird. Hier besteht die Möglichkeit, den einzelnen Referenten gezielt Fragen zum eigenen Krankheitsbild als auch dem von Angehörigen zu stellen.

Über Ihre Teilnahme würde ich mich sehr freuen, für heute verbleibe ich mit herzlichen Grüßen Prof Dr Dr Macchiarini
pmacchiarini@compuserve.com


2004.1.2
To prevent thymoma.de from shutting down, we regretfully had to convert it to a members only website.
2003.12.23
After a lot of research, Sue finally found the name of the medication which helped her to get rid of a terrible taste in the mouth.
2003.12.11
thymoma.de needs your help. If you find anything interesting regarding thymoma and related information, please let us know, so we can share it here.
Sue and I did all the research we could for the past 7 years.
2003.9.24 good bye Sue
2003.8.16 Here is a good article about thymoma.
2003.8.15 Ein neuer Fall
2003.7.7 Another thymoma 4b survivor!!!
Sue and Joe-
I just passed the 5 year mark and have had all good checkups. I had a big party last weekend to celebrate. Your website was a huge help in getting me through it. I'm happy to contribute. Cynthia Larkin
2003.7.3 1 new case, 2 personal updates.
2003.6.6 2 new cases.

2003.5.15 Well, it is not us, we get nearly no feedback and there are no new cases or new info.
Eva is doing great and growing in her new personality. She is really picking up for the 7 "lost" thymoma years. Be carefully if you have to travel, thymoma and SARS does not go good together.
2003.4.24 One new case, some personal updates.

2003.3.14 It would be really nice, if we could get some updates on how you are doing!
Wir würden gerne mal wieder ein Update von dir bekommen um zu sehen wie es dir geht!

2003.3.10 There is a fine new way to do your research on the internet. Just check it out here and set the delay (turtle) to a time you like (30 sec or so).
2003.2.24 If you send us money please check here and look for your name and check the year 2002 too.
2003.2.22 Thank you for your support, please tell us, if you have any problem accesing thymoma.de. For right now, there is no password necessary to access thymoma.de


We regret to inform you that NCI is discontinuing the CANCERLIT® bibliographic database. This decision is the result of a reassessment and prioritization of NCI cancer information products and services, given limited resources. thymoma.de will continue to provide our archived version of the biggest thymoma database available on the internet.


2003.2.13 Wow - In the last 2 days we got 155$ to pay the bills. We will wait until the end of February and then see again if we have to restrict thymoma.de

2003.2.10 Since we got just 20$ so far for 2003 to pay our 135$ monthly bill we are sorry, but we have to make thymoma.de to a member only site.
Over the next days the many pages will be password restricted.
We are very sorry, it has to be that way, but if YOU do not want to pay for the information YOU need to battle YOUR illness, why should we?
If you are a member please contact us to get your login data.
If you are not able to pay (geographic location etc.) please contact us, and we will see how we can assist you.
2003.2.6 Want a laptop for only 99$?

2003.2.3 All thymoma back up pages are offline and will stay that way.

2003.2.2 thymoma.de started as a very personalized website and has evolved to the world number 1 resource for one of the rarest cancers, the cancer of the thymus, the malignant thymoma and the thymic carcinoma. Since Sue, who started this page, is now over 6 and a half year free of the thymoma it is time for her to step out of the spotlight of thymoma.de and back into the life.
thymoma.de will be still here for you, just the news from Sue will discontinue. If there are drastic changes in her life or new health issues, we will let you know.
It will be still nice, to drop us a line if something changes in your life or any thymoma related issues.


2003.1.21 In order to cut costs, the free services have to shut down. Thymoma.de will be always there for members of the thymoma support group and the website will try to be available for non paying visitors as long as possible.
Please read the yellow box at start here

2003.1.17
The Thymoma Support Group

klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!!
Die Thymoma Support Gruppe
2003.1.15 EVA is finally born
and Sue is no longer with us.
2003.1.10 Tonya
2003.1.6 klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!! Gerhard

2002.11.16 21 new database entries
Kay from Texas
2002.11.15
Just got a mail from Switzerland. Bea mentioned "not much going on at thymoma.de right now".
Well, what is with everybody ???
The forum is barely used, we do not get any updates from you and if I post a question here, I get ONE answer.
Come om people if you are still there, talk to us.
2002.11.11
You should read:
Health in America
a copy from The Enquirer
Frank died

2002.11.3 Happy Birthday Joe!
Thank you for taking care of me and the web page. My gift to you will be the improvement of my development...... Love Sue
2002.11.2 Actual clinical trials
2002.10.31 OK, SUE is BACK !!!
Since I'm feeling better I will be able to work on the web page again.
I might take some time to respond to mails but I'm definitely ready to enjoy my work again. Sue
read more on her depression page
Sue ist wieder da!
Die Depression scheint überwunden und sie arbeitet wieder aktiv mit. Es kann sein das die Antworten auf ein mail etwas dauern, aber sie freut sich auf dein mail.


Happy Halloweeeeeeeen
We never thought trying out wigs could be so much fun....

2002.10.26 2 weeks ago I asked your input about the forum. We got 1 answer.
It seems nerly all of you people just like to watch and read but do not wish to be part of the community.
It is your choice, but studies show that the majority of the cancer survivors are the active people who face their problems and share information.

2002.10.21 Janelle, an MG story from Australia

2002.10.19 Wow, running thymoma.de is just a bit more expensive than we projected.
I needed to update the you can help info.

2002.10.15 Well, time flies when you are having fun, tomorrow Sue will hit her 43rd birthday. I still remember how happy she was to make the 40. The years sure count different if you have / had cancer.
Nach Bestrahlung / Chemo Darbepoetin alfa stimuliert effektiv die Blutbildung. Hämoglobin-Werte steigen / Fatigue vermindert sich
.
2002.10.10 I am about to pay for a year to have the forum without adds. I need your imput on this! What is the reason many people look but do not post there.
You need to talk to us, so we can improve things. Remember thymoma.de is here for YOU, NOT for us, since Sue is considered healed.
So speak up and participate!


2002.10.8
There are updates on Dale and Geoff
and I lifted the mystery about our "where are these guys now" lifestyle.

2002.10.5 Debbie

2002.10.4
We are back in Orlando Florida Everything is fine and we are back online.
So if you are in Florida, be sure to stop by.

2002.10.2

Sue and I are rehearsing to look unsuspicious for our encounter with customs.
Sue und ich proben unauffällig zu erscheinen für die Grenzkontrolle.


Sue put out a little milk for our visiting cats, it seems Autumn is coming finally to Germany.
The hedgehogs are comming out. (From the the kitchen door what opens to the garden)
Es wird Herbst, die Igel kommen.

2002.9.28 Check talk
2002.9.22
10 new cases in the database.
2002.9.21
Joe at work to cheer you up.
2002.9.17 Depression or not! Go here!

2002.9.13
Greg
2002.9.7
A free e-mail address: you@thymoma.de for members of the Thymoma Support Group
klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!! Eine kostenlose E-mail Adresse für Mitgliedern der Thymoma Support Gruppe
Mehrere Seiten ins Deutsche übersetzt.


2002.9.5
klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!!
Doris
Put your pin on our worldmap to see which other patients are in the neighbourhood.
2002.9.4
klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!! Ich beginne damit, englische Seiten per maschineller Hilfe ins Deutsche zu Übersetzen. Wir benötigen deine Hilfe zum Korrekturlesen.
Siehe unter thymoma information Information für Patienten

2002.9.3 Due to Sue's condition we will be able only to answer mail for members of the Thymoma Support Group. For all other users of thymoma.de please use the forum to communicate. Sue needs my full attention and I keep you posted via this website.
For more info on Sue click on her picture left.
klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!! Wegen Sue's Gesundheitszustand können wir nur noch Mail von Mitgliedern der Thymoma Support Gruppe beantworten. Alle anderen Benutzer von thymoma.de wenden sich bitte an das Forum.
Sue benötigt meine volle Aufmerksamkeit und ich werde dich über die Webseite auf dem laufenden halten.
Für mehr Info über Sue auf ihr Bild links klicken.

2002.9.1 9 new cases in the database.

2002.8.26

just to make you smile ;-)
Normally this was the position of the gunner, I wonder if this is what they did when they run out of ammo...

2002.8.22 Bea hat uns einen interessanten Artikel über Magnetflüssigkeitshyperthemie geschickt.
2002.8.19
Parts of Germany are flodded, lucky us, we just have a great summer with plenty of sunshine and no rain.
2002.8.16
Can you belive it? Sue had her 6th birthday yesterday and we forgot all about it. We were so busy unraveling her past and working through all the details...
2002.8.14
Bettina

2002.8.13 Automatic translation of the German People's data is online here just click on the US flag
2002.8.11
Mit „Kopf hoch“ ist es nicht getan Ein kleiner Ratgeber für depressive Patienten

2002.8.9
I really put a lot of work into the new and dual language forum, why is it, that no one is using this ???
I even saved you the log in procedure, you can post right away.
Look at talk etc.

Warum benutzt keiner das Forum??? Einfacher kann ich es doch wirklich nicht mehr machen. Du brauchst dich noch nicht mal anzumelden!
Mehr Info bei talk etc.

2002.8.7 6 new cases in the database

2002.8.5 I am kind of pissed, we are trying to find a doctor for Sue to help her immediately, but waiting times are from 3 weeks to 2 months. Well, do not get sick in our part of the world. (it is kind like the hillbilly part in Texas)
Thank you all for your concern, it seems, Dr. Joe has to reopen his office ;-)

2002.8.1
Complete new forum structure, all forums are now at one place and you choose your language.
Neue Forum Struktur, du wählst deine Sprache.

Deutsch / English

2002.7.30
Octreotide

2002.7.28
Sue is now on 3 "happy pills" a day (zoloft 50 mg) and we are hoping that the antidepressiva is starting to work soon, it is now over 4 weeks that she throws in this stuff and nothing happens.
I tell you, sometime life sucks, just when you think everything is over, somebody tops it of with more crap!
But then we are still alive and kicking and when we hear what things others (like Hal) have to cope with, we still try to be grateful. But sometimes that is not working at all. A nice sunday to all of you. Joe

2002.7.17
Ken Tokita Yaeko Namba, Keeping Hope in the Family

2002.7.11 Danke Bea & Urs! Doppelklick mal auf das Bild. Lautsprecher einschalten!

2002.7.6 20 new cases in the database
2002.7.5


klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!! Krebs Führsorger Cafe



located now at talk a short info is here

2002.7.4
Thymoma Support Group
klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!! Thymoma Support Gruppe

2002.7.3
3 new cases at : thymoma personal
Peter, Paul and no, not Mary, klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!! Urs ;-)
There also is a major update on Hal, who keeps us pretty well posted. Thank's Hal

2002.6.28 check out quackwatch
klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!!
schau dir Quack-wacht an

2002.6.27
Cancer Caregivers Cafe is online.klicke mit der Maus auf die Fahne für eine automatische Übersetzung der Seiten. Wir sprechen deutsch. Nicht auf deutschen Seiten benutzen, sonst gibt's Kauderwelsch!!!

2002.6.27
Do you know this situation? Tell us your story with the medicine people.

"Ich weiss nicht was das für welche sind, aber nemen sie die mal 2 Wochen und sagen mir dann wie sie sich fühlen."
Kommt dir diese Situation bekannt vor? Erzähle uns über deine Erfahrungen mit den Medizinmännern.

2002.6.24 I will create a new section here only for the caretacers to exchange information.
Ich werde einen neuen Bereich schaffen wo sich die Partner der Krebskranken austauschen können.
2002.6.24
Sue is having a mental breakdown, I will keep you informed the next days at thymoma personal.
2002.6.20 PLEASE
check how to use thymoma.de
BITTE schau dir wie benutzt man thymoma.de an.
2002.6.17
The Median Isn't the Message we just got this in from John. Read this if the statistic is against you!

2002.6.13 Got thymoma? Go talk to the #1 thymoma specialist in the world.
Please check out our renewed section about Patrick Loehrer. You will find it in the thymoma information section. It might save your life !
(Sue and I talked to so many miss diagnosed and miss treated patients, it is more scary than a highspeed ride in a modern rollercoaster without safety bars.)
Schnellinfo: Dr.Patrick Loehrer Einer der weltbesten Thymomaspezialisten

2002.6.11
We are now connected over2 new providers, so it seems, thymoma.de is still safe. Just to be on the safe side, write down or bookmark our backup webpage (see previous news)


2002.6.8
Sue likes to share the flowers, she bought herself today at the market, with you. (bad, bad Joe, why didn't you think of that?;-)
(written by Joe)

2002.6.7
Mediastinal Masses
Range of Disease
Differential Diagnosis

I just heared, that the company which hosts thymoma.de is going down the drain. In case you are not able to connect to thymoma.de, please bookmark our backup address:
http://members.fortunecity.com/thymoma/ NOW

2002.6.6
50 new cases added in the database2

2002.05.11
I'm proud to announce that we have now data from 60 patients (english) and about 15(german)
WOW. Thank you'll for participating!!
Please read Megans story and learn how important check-ups are, regardless of your staging or grading.

2002.5.1
If you have questions to others please try our forum. It was used much more when we were on Delphi. Now it is easier, faster and on our own server. Please tell us why you do not use it more often.
Joe installed a webcam which is online periodically. Tell us if you like to peek out of our window. Under Sue private!

2002.4.15 O.K. we are back. If you have questions, we will be there.

2002.4.6
We will be off line April 10 for some days.

2002.4.3
We are going to Europe for the next 6 months, so if you do want to support thymoma.de, don't send us a check, please donate per credit card.
( there is no one who could cash your check in).
There will be a short off line period before we are having an internet connection back in Germany. Use the forum to ask other thymoma patients meanwhile.

2002.3.31

One of us bunnies has red colored toe-nails. Can you guess which of one?
Happy Easter to you from Bunny-Sue and Piglet.

2002.3.25 Sue and Pooh with a message for you:

Happy Easter and good health for you from thymoma.de

2002.3.22 What you need to know

2002.3.21
EXTENDED REVIEW
a very good information with pictures even from staging provided from the

2002.3.10 Thymoma.de celebrates 5 years of service for the people.


and Joe transforms the picture from Sue into a 3d sculpture as a token of appreciation for her 5 year service to the cancer community.

2002.3.04
At the top of thymoma.de you see, if Sue or Joe are online right now. If you see us with the headsets, we are there for an instant help. If you see no or another pictures, we are offline.

2002.3.02
Please check your personal page and give us an update about what is going on in your life.
If you are unhappy, for some reason, with the way I display your data please let me know.
Quite often I use data from e-mails with patients as an update on their condition. I found out that this helps to maintain an actual "picture" from your situation. I take always the part regarding your treatment or your current health situation, only.

We have data from 58 patients available.

2002.2.10
We have now our own site based chatroom, tell me what you think about it.

2002.1.30
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