What Is the Life Expectancy for Mesothelioma?

This depends on how quickly mesothelioma is discovered. If it’s discovered early, they might look at 21 months. If not, the life expectancy might be in the 3rd or 4th stage, it might be 6 to 12 months. In addition to what Dwana was talking about, in terms of life expectancy, if a person is a candidate for a pneumonectomy or pleurectomy, obviously, those two procedures have served to prolong a person’s quality of life and the duration of their life. If a person is diagnosed in stage 3 or stage 4 mesothelioma, much of the time, the latter stages of life are basically suffering from pain and suffering. It’s a very, mesothelioma is a very brutal disease. It’s a horrific existence, and the end of life is very difficult for those, those people who are unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with it. So, depending on the treatment protocols that are available, obviously, targeted radiation is a very effective pain management tool and is and helps improve quality of life. And again, the surgical options, if a person is a candidate, can certainly prolong the quality of life as well.