Mesothelioma is a very harsh form of cancer, and it’s obviously very difficult mentally for someone to be diagnosed with this cancer.  Oftentimes, patients with the diagnosis will be curious of survival rates, potential life expectancy after diagnosis, and more.  These questions are some that can be detrimental to be worried about.  Unfortunately, the life expectancy after diagnosis with mesothelioma isn’t great as only 10 percent of those diagnosed will live at least five years after diagnosis, and the majority survive only 4-18 months after diagnosis.

However, the survival length of someone who has been diagnosed is largely dependent upon various factors.  The stage of the disease, size of the tumor, whether or not surgery may be performed, the age and health of the patient, and more can all be important factors.  Some people may have diagnosis made at an early stage, otherwise be in good health, and be a candidate for surgery.  These people will have a much greater life expectancy than the average person.  So, thus, it’s important for patients to stay well-grounded about their condition, and avoid being fazed by the statistics out there concerning mesothelioma.  Staying positive is essential to fighting mesothelioma as well as possible.