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Understanding Stage 1 Mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure and is the most common form of mesothelioma, accounting for 82.1% of all mesothelioma diagnoses (CDC).

A pleural mesothelioma diagnosis can be
scary, overwhelming, and heartbreaking.
Whether it’s you or a loved one, please know
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Better Understand Mesothelioma Stages

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“If you’re diagnosed with mesothelioma, move on it, and do it immediately, because it’s important. We don’t know how much time we have.”
Steve, Pleural Mesothelioma Patient & Resource Recipient

Life Expectancy and Survival

Pleural mesothelioma is easier for specialists to treat and has better outcomes when detected early, while it’s still small and localized:

01

Where the cancer is only in the lining of one lung and has not spread to other areas

02

Here the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes or deeper into the lung, but remains close to the original area

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Where the cancer has spread more extensively to nearby tissues, lymph nodes, and possibly the chest wall

04

The cancer has spread further into nearby tissues and possibly the chest wall, making treatment more difficult

More Information on Mesothelioma Stages

Marge, wife of pleural mesothelioma patient Marty

“My husband Marty had mesothelioma
long before he was diagnosed and
he was stage 4.”
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How Stage 1 is Treated

Survival rates for pleural mesothelioma vary widely based on many factors, including the stage at diagnosis, cell type, and the patient’s overall health.

While the overall prognosis can be challenging, early detection and advancements in treatment options have led to improved outcomes for many patients. Innovative therapies and personalized treatment plans offer hope.

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Robert, Mesothelioma Patient & Resource Recipient in Illinois

What to Do Next (Actionable Steps)

Pleural Mesothelioma treatment can include:

Surgery
Palliative procedures
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy
Multimodal therapy

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Robert, pleural mesothelioma patient and resource recipient

“It’s a good thing I didn’t wait and I jumped right on it, because you wait and you’re just getting sicker.”
Robert, Pleural Mesothelioma Patient & Resource Recipient in California

7 Answers to Common Stage One Mesothelioma Questions

01 What is TNM staging?

The TNM staging system is used for pleural mesothelioma to describe how far the cancer has spread:

T (Tumor): Size and spread of the tumor in the chest
N (Nodes): Whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes
M (Metastasis): If the cancer has spread to distant parts of the body

Doctors use this system to help decide on the best treatment options available.

02 What tests determine a mesothelioma stage?

Doctors will use imaging tests such as CT scans, PET scans, and MRIs to see how far the cancer has spread.

If needed, a biopsy (removing a small sample of tissue) will be used to confirm the diagnosis and help determine the stage.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s important to seek expert guidance as soon as possible. Earlier stage diagnosis offers a wider range of treatment options.

03 How accurate is mesothelioma staging?

Staging is based on the best available imaging and biopsy results, but it’s not always exact. Sometimes the true stage is only confirmed during surgery when doctors can see how far the cancer has spread.

It’s important to act quickly regardless of which stage you or a loved one is at.

04 Can mesothelioma be cured if caught early?

There is no guaranteed cure for mesothelioma, but early-stage mesothelioma offers more treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, which can extend life and improve quality of life for you or your loved one.

05 What is the survival rate for each mesothelioma stage?

Survival rates vary significantly, but for pleural mesothelioma, the average life expectancy by stage is:

Stage 1: Around 21+ months
Stage 2: Around 19 months
Stage 3: Around 16 months
Stage 4: 12 months or less

For peritoneal mesothelioma, survival is often 5 years or longer with surgery and HIPEC.

Please note: These are only averages based on past diagnoses. Advancements in treatment, clinical trials, and personalized care are improving survival outcomes for newly diagnosed patients.

06 Does mesothelioma staging affect clinical trials?

Yes. Some clinical trials and emerging treatments are only available for specific stages of mesothelioma.

Patients with earlier stages may qualify for more aggressive treatments, while those in advanced stages might access new therapies more focused on improving quality of life.

07 Do patients outlive their prognosis?

Yes!

Many patients live much longer than expected, especially with early treatment, new therapies, and personalized care.

Some patients have survived 10+ years after being diagnosed. Every diagnosis is unique and new treatments continue to improve outcomes.

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