In Stage IV, cancer has spread to distant organs or tissues What is my prognosis if I am diagnosed with mesothelioma?
• The Stage of the cancer • The size of the tumor • If the tumor can be removed completely by surgery • The amount of fluid in the chest or abdomen • The patient’s age and general health, including lung and heart health • The type of mesothelioma cancer cells and how they look under a microscope Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred, people diagnosed with this disease are often told the expected survival rate is only eight to twelve months. However, specialists in treating malignant mesothelioma at the leading cancer centers often have a bit better statistics, typically because they are focused on early stage patients and experimental treatments.
