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Mesothelioma Stages
Mesothelioma Stage 1: Localized mesothelioma
This stage usually allows aggressive surgery to be performed in order by removing the affected organs in order to cure the disease. Additionally, other surgical operations may be beneficial in order to alleviate certain symptoms of mesothelioma such as breathlessness. Please contact your doctor or healthcare provider in order to determine if such options would be beneficial to your condition and for more information on hospitals performing the above surgical operations.
Mesothelioma Stages II, III, and IV: Advanced mesothelioma
Pallative procedures may be performed in order to drain excess fluid from the patient.s lungs in order to relieve certain symptoms of the disease. Other methods of treatment such as chemotherapy and/or mesothelioma drugs may be used as well in order to fight the disease.
Pallative procedures may be performed in order to drain excess fluid from the patient.s lungs in order to relieve certain symptoms of the disease. Other methods of treatment such as chemotherapy and/or mesothelioma drugs may be used as well in order to fight the disease.
Mesothelioma Stage V: Recurrent Mesothelioma
Unfortunately there are currently no effective methods of treatment in this stage of the disease. However, treatment options not considered in the earlier stages can be considered and may be beneficial. Please contact your doctor in order to determine which treatment options are right for you.
Malignant Mesothelioma
Upon confirmation of a diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, the next step is evaluating the stage of the disease. Physicians may conduct imaging studies, such as CT (computed topography) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans to assess the progression and appropriate treatment. The four stages of mesothelioma are as follows:
Stage 1
The malignant mesothelioma tumor is found in the pleura with or without some involvement of the lung, pericardium (lining of the heart) or diaphragm.
Stage 2
The malignant mesothelioma tumor is found in a stage I location, plus there is involvement of some lymph nodes in the chest.
Stage 3
The malignant mesothelioma tumor has extended into the chest wall, ribs or heart, through the diaphragm or into the peritoneum (the abdominal lining). There also may be involvement of the lymph nodes.
Stage 4
The tumor has spread through the bloodstream to distant sites (it has metastasized).
Unfortunately there are currently no effective methods of treatment in this stage of the disease. However, treatment options not considered in the earlier stages can be considered and may be beneficial. Please contact your doctor in order to determine which treatment options are right for you.
Malignant Mesothelioma
Upon confirmation of a diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, the next step is evaluating the stage of the disease. Physicians may conduct imaging studies, such as CT (computed topography) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans to assess the progression and appropriate treatment. The four stages of mesothelioma are as follows:
Stage 1
The malignant mesothelioma tumor is found in the pleura with or without some involvement of the lung, pericardium (lining of the heart) or diaphragm.
Stage 2
The malignant mesothelioma tumor is found in a stage I location, plus there is involvement of some lymph nodes in the chest.
Stage 3
The malignant mesothelioma tumor has extended into the chest wall, ribs or heart, through the diaphragm or into the peritoneum (the abdominal lining). There also may be involvement of the lymph nodes.
Stage 4
The tumor has spread through the bloodstream to distant sites (it has metastasized).
Causes of Mesothelioma, Asbestos Cancer - The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to Chrysotile asbestos fibers. These are the most common asbestos fibers, followed by amosite and crocidolite. Chrysotile asbestos makes up for about 95% of the asbestos produced in the United States, and is commonly referred to as white asbestos. Individuals commonly exposed to this form include those who worked in asbestos mines, mills, and factories, as well as insulation factories and shipyards. Any exposure to asbestos can potentially increase future risk of mesothelioma.
