Information about mesothelioma prognosis from our asbestos attorneys.

In understanding the prognosis for mesothelioma, The National Cancer Institute reports that the disease is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs.

The two major types of malignant mesothelioma are pleural mesothelioma, which concerns the mesothelium membrane that surrounds the lungs, and peritoneal mesothelioma which concerns the mesothelium layer that covers the organs in the abdominal cavity.

The prognosis, therapy (including types of chemotherapy) and treatment choices are similar whether the cancer is pleural mesothelioma or peritoneal mesothelioma.

The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for malignant mesothelioma depend on the following:

The stage of the cancer.

The size of the tumor.

Whether 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 (come back).

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