mesothelioma survival rates

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7 Mesothelioma Prognostic Factors Ranked by Impact on 2026 Survival Rates

David Foster

David Foster

May 21, 2026

Histology, site, stage, performance status, age, sex, and treatment center each independently predict mesothelioma survival from 6 months to 5+ years.

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ASCO Updates Mesothelioma Guidelines: Immunotherapy Doubles 5-Year Survival to 14% as Standard of Care

David Foster

David Foster

April 2, 2026

ASCO's 2025 guideline update makes dual immunotherapy the standard first-line treatment for mesothelioma. Review survival data, eligibility, and next steps.

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Pericardial Mesothelioma: Only 200 Cases of This Rare Heart Cancer With 6-Month Median Survival

David Foster

David Foster

March 27, 2026

Pericardial mesothelioma accounts for less than 1% of mesothelioma cases with only 200-350 documented cases. Learn about diagnosis, trimodality treatment, and survival rates in 2026.

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Testicular Mesothelioma: Rarest Form Affects 1% of Cases With Unique Treatment and Legal Options

David Foster

David Foster

March 26, 2026

Testicular mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis accounts for less than 1% of all mesothelioma cases. Learn about diagnosis, surgery, survival rates, and compensation in 2026.

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Mesothelioma Staging Explained: How 4 Stages Determine Treatment Options and 5-Year Survival Rates

David Foster

David Foster

March 2, 2026

Learn how mesothelioma stages 1-4 affect treatment options and survival rates. Stage 1 patients have 46% five-year survival vs 5% at stage 4.

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