{"id":115,"date":"2017-05-08T21:26:05","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T01:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=115"},"modified":"2025-12-31T08:52:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T13:52:29","slug":"stage-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/stages\/stage-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage 2 Mesothelioma"},"content":{"rendered":"

What Is Stage 2 Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n

Stage 2 mesothelioma (out of 4 total stages) is the second-earliest phase of the disease. Doctors use the four mesothelioma stages<\/a> to explain how far the cancer has spread.<\/p>\n

In stage 2, cancer is found in the lining of the chest wall and the lymph nodes on the same side of the chest, according to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Cancer may also be found in the lining of the lung, the lining of the diaphragm, or the lining of the sac that covers the heart on the same side of the chest.<\/p>\n

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The most common type of this cancer is pleural mesothelioma, which develops in the thin lining around the lungs and chest cavity (pleura). The next most common is peritoneal mesothelioma, which forms in the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). Stage 2 mesothelioma is still considered early-stage, which means many patients can pursue aggressive treatments that may extend survival.<\/p>\n

Get our Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to learn more about stage 2 mesothelioma and the treatments that may help you get more time with your loved ones.<\/p>\n