Stage 3 Mesothelioma Stage 3 mesothelioma is the most common stage of diagnosis. In stage 3, tumors have spread into tissues, organs or lymph nodes around the cancer’s original site. The prognosis for stage 3 mesothelioma is poor. Patients diagnosed with late-stage pleural mesothelioma have a median survival of 17.9 months in stage 3. What Is Stage 3 Mesothelioma? Stage …

Stage 2 Mesothelioma Stage 2 mesothelioma means cancer cells may not have spread far, but they are entering nearby lymph nodes. Stage 2 prognosis may still be favorable, and there are plenty of treatments available to extend life expectancy. The 2-year survival rate for patients at this stage is around 38%. Characteristics of Stage 2 Mesothelioma Stage 2 mesothelioma means …

Stage 1 mesothelioma is considered early-stage mesothelioma. Cancer cells remain localized and have not spread. Early-stage mesothelioma has no major symptoms and is often detected accidentally. Stage 1 mesothelioma has a better prognosis than later stages and offers the most aggressive surgical treatment options. Development of Stage 1 Mesothelioma In stage 1 mesothelioma, cancer cells have not yet spread through …