Mesothelioma Articles A-Z
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This eMedTV page looks at current areas of mesothelioma research, including studies investigating the effectiveness of new combinations of chemotherapy. This article also discusses research being conducted on biological therapy to treat mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma stages refer to how far the cancer has spread. As this eMedTV article explains, mesothelioma stages II, III, and IV are advanced; they describe cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Stage I refers to localized mesothelioma.
When used to treat mesothelioma, surgery may involve procedures such as wide local excision. This eMedTV Web page describes several types of mesothelioma surgery, including extrapleural pneumonectomy as well as pleurectomy and decortication.
The overall 5-year relative mesothelioma survival rate for 1998-2002 was about 9 percent. This segment of the eMedTV website explains how the relative mesothelioma survival rate is calculated and provides additional statistics about survival rates.
Chest pain and shortness of breath can occur when mesothelioma begins in the membrane around the lungs. This eMedTV page also looks at peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms and signs, such as stomach pain and weight loss, and the link to asbestos exposure.
