The life expectancy for mesothelioma patients varies from person to person based on several factors, including type of mesothelioma, but cancer stage is the most impactful.
- Patients with stage 1 pleural mesothelioma have an average life expectancy of 21 months.
- Patients with stage 2 pleural mesothelioma have an average life expectancy of 19 months.
- Patients with stage 3 pleural mesothelioma have an average life expectancy of 16 months.
- Patients with stage 4 advanced pleural mesothelioma have an average life expectancy of 12 months.
What happens in the final stages of mesothelioma?
Common symptoms of late-stage mesothelioma include:
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) Pain and tightness in the chest. Night sweats and fever. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Mesothelioma Life Expectancy with Surgery by Stage
| STAGE | LIFE EXPECTANCY |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 22.2 months |
| Stage 2 | 20 months |
| Stage 3 | 17.9 months |
| Stage 4 | 14.9 months |