{"id":18137,"date":"2021-04-07T09:56:42","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T13:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=18137"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T20:28:29","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Common Questions About Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Is Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> is an aggressive and rare cancer that develops in the linings of major organs, including the lungs (pleura), abdomen (peritoneum), heart (pericardium), or testicles (tunica vaginalis).<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>About 3,000 cases of malignant mesothelioma are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Mesothelioma spreads quickly, and long-term survival outcomes are often poor. Fortunately, <strong>medical care is available for all patients<\/strong>. Further, many mesothelioma patients qualify for financial aid to cover their medical expenses and other bills.<\/p>\n<p>The Mesothelioma Hope team stands ready to help you and your family after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Order our\u00a0<strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to learn about the various types of medical treatment and financial options available to you.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Causes Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>only known cause <\/strong>of mesothelioma is exposure to <a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">asbestos<\/a>. Asbestos is a very durable, fiber-like mineral that was once used in more than 3,000 different products such as insulation, brake pads, and roofing material.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20623 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-chrysotile-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"Detailed view of an asbestos chrysotile fiber stone\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-chrysotile-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/asbestos-chrysotile.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When someone works with asbestos-based products, tiny fibers can be released into the air. If inhaled or swallowed, the fibers can become lodged within the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testicles and irritate nearby cells.<\/p>\n<p>After 10-50 years, asbestos fibers cause healthy cells to mutate, transforming them into cancerous ones.<\/p>\n<p>Makers of <a href=\"\/products\/\">asbestos-containing products<\/a> learned of the deadly risks back in the 1930s but didn&#8217;t reveal the truth so they could keep making money. By the time the dangers were fully known in the early 1980s,\u00a0<strong>over 27 million people\u00a0<\/strong>had been exposed to asbestos at their jobs, with countless more exposed in other ways.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Are the Types of Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The types of mesothelioma are:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">Pleural mesothelioma<\/a>:<\/strong> This is the most common type of mesothelioma, making up around 80% of all cases. It develops in the lining of the lungs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">Peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>The second most common type, this cancer accounts for roughly 10% of cases and forms in the abdominal lining.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pericardial\/\">Pericardial mesothelioma<\/a>:<\/strong> This is a rare form of mesothelioma, developing in the lining of the heart. It&#8217;s very difficult to diagnose and treat.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/testicular\/\">Testicular mesothelioma<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Forming in the lining of the testicles, this is the rarest type of mesothelioma. However, doctors can often effectively treat this cancer and help patients live longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Medical care is available for all types of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Are the 4 Stages of Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p>There are 4 stages of pleural mesothelioma. Stage 1 is the least advanced and is the easiest to treat, while stage 4 cancer has spread throughout the body and is very hard to treat. However, there are treatments available for all <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/stages\/\">stages of mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The other types of mesothelioma do not have formal stages, but doctors can determine if the tumors are localized or advanced and recommend treatments from there.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Are the Symptoms of Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>There are several symptoms of mesothelioma, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Blood in coughed-up mucus (sputum)<\/li>\n<li>Blood in fecal matter<\/li>\n<li>Coughing up or vomiting blood<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the upper back<\/li>\n<li>Persistent dry cough<\/li>\n<li>Rib pain<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder pain<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss or loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Mesothelioma symptoms often don&#8217;t appear until 10-50 years after asbestos exposure due to the cancer&#8217;s long <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/latency-period\/\">latency period<\/a> (the time it takes to develop).<\/p>\n<p>Further, <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/symptoms\/\">mesothelioma symptoms<\/a> are often mistaken for other conditions and can be easy to overlook. If you have any of the above symptoms and were exposed to asbestos decades ago,\u00a0<strong>see a doctor immediately<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also call our Patient Advocates at <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to get help if you might have mesothelioma. We&#8217;ll connect you with top doctors and medical care if you qualify.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Are the Risk Factors for Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p>The single most significant <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/risk-factors\/\">risk factor for mesothelioma<\/a> is exposure to asbestos.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a family member worked with or around asbestos, you are at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma later in life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional mesothelioma risk factors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age:\u00a0<\/strong>Mesothelioma typically develops in those over the age of 65.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Race:\u00a0<\/strong>White people were more likely to work with or around asbestos than people of other races.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sex: <\/strong>Most industries that relied on asbestos were male-dominated, so men are more likely to develop mesothelioma than women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">How Is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma is diagnosed with a multi-step process. If your general doctor thinks you might have cancer based on your symptoms and asbestos exposure history, they&#8217;ll likely refer you to cancer specialists that can help diagnose you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19020 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/doctor-reviewing-xray-300x171.png\" alt=\"A doctor reviews an X-ray with a patient\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/doctor-reviewing-xray-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/doctor-reviewing-xray.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These specialists will use imaging scans (like X-rays or CT scans), blood tests, and other exams to determine if you might have cancer. From there, they&#8217;ll use a biopsy (extraction of fluid\/tissue sample) to confirm your <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/\">mesothelioma diagnosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma often doesn&#8217;t cause many symptoms in its early stages and is very rare, which makes it easy to overlook or misdiagnose. These are just a few of many reasons why it&#8217;s critical that you connect with a <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctor<\/a> to get properly diagnosed.<\/p>\n<p><b>We can help you find top specialists who can accurately diagnose you<\/b>. Use our Free Doctor Match now.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">Do I Need a Second Opinion After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Mesothelioma is a complex disease, and you should always get a second opinion if you are diagnosed with it. A <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/second-opinion\/\">second opinion<\/a> allows another doctor to look at the results of your diagnosis and make sure it&#8217;s correct.<\/p>\n<p>Some insurance policies also require a second opinion before they will cover treatment. Mesothelioma cancer centers can often provide second opinions in-house, while hospitals without mesothelioma doctors on staff can outsource a second opinion.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Are Common Mesothelioma Cell Types?<\/h3>\n<p>Doctors can determine which of three <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/\">mesothelioma cell types<\/a> you have while reviewing your biopsy samples.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The three mesothelioma cell types include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/epithelioid\/\">Epithelioid mesothelioma<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Found in about 70% of mesothelioma cases, these cells are rectangular and don&#8217;t spread as quickly as the other cell types, making them easier to treat.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/sarcomatoid\/\">Sarcomatoid mesothelioma<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>The rarest cell type, sarcomatoid mesothelioma cells are spindle-shaped and spread very quickly, so patients often have a poor prognosis (health outlook).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/biphasic\/\">Biphasic mesothelioma<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>This type occurs when a tumor is made up of both epithelioid and sarcomatoid cells. How easy it is to treat depends on if there are more epithelioid mesothelioma cells present.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"treatment\">Questions About Mesothelioma Treatments<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">Is There Any Treatment for Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> There are many treatment options available for all types of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common mesothelioma treatments include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Chemotherapy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Radiation therapy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/photodynamic-therapy\/\">Photodynamic therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Targeted or biologic therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Different <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatments<\/a> may be used depending on where the cancer formed, which stage it&#8217;s in, your overall health, and other factors.<\/p>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free Questions to Ask Your Doctor 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Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Is a Multimodal Approach to Mesothelioma Treatment?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/multimodal-therapy\/\">Multimodal therapy<\/a> is currently considered the most effective mesothelioma treatment for people with pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This approach combines 3 types of treatment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The treatments can be used in different combinations for best results. For example, chemotherapy and\/or radiation may be used to shrink tumors before surgery.<\/p>\n<p>In cases of peritoneal mesothelioma, patients may undergo surgery first followed by heated chemotherapy \u2014 a post-surgical procedure in which the abdomen is filled with chemotherapy for several hours to kill any remaining cancer cells.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Is the Life Expectancy of a Person With Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/\">Mesothelioma life expectancies<\/a> vary depending on the mesothelioma type, stage, and treatment strategy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pleural mesothelioma\u00a0<\/strong>patients have an average survival time of 12-21 months, but some can live for over 35 months with surgeries and other treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peritoneal mesothelioma\u00a0<\/strong>patients can live for 53 months if they receive <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy (HIPEC)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma\u00a0<\/strong>patients have the worst overall <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/\">prognosis<\/a> and shortest life expectancy (2-6 months.) However, some patients can live longer with treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Testicular mesothelioma\u00a0<\/strong>patients can live for almost as long as peritoneal mesothelioma patients with the right treatment. The average life expectancy is more than 46 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Mesothelioma Hope can help you find <strong>doctors and treatments\u00a0<\/strong>that can help you live as long as possible. Call our Patient Advocates at <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">Should I Participate in a Mesothelioma Clinical Trial?<\/h3>\n<p>Clinical trials give patients the opportunity to test new treatments that could be more effective than standard ones. Existing treatments such as immunotherapy were approved for wide-scale use after showing they helped patients in <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">mesothelioma clinical trials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19443 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/doctor-talking-to-elder-patient-300x166.png\" alt=\"A mesothelioma doctor speaks with an older male patient\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/doctor-talking-to-elder-patient-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/doctor-talking-to-elder-patient.png 503w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are considering clinical trials, talk to your doctor about your eligibility and the pros and cons, to see if it\u2019s the right decision for your circumstance. Not everyone will qualify to join a clinical trial as the eligibility requirements for each study are unique. For example, some trials will only be available to those with one type of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">Is There a Cure for Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p>There is no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/cure\/\">cure for mesothelioma<\/a> at this time, but cancer treatments are helping some patients live much longer. For this reason, mesothelioma is not always fatal or considered a death sentence, even though it&#8217;s not curable.<\/p>\n<p>Some mesothelioma patients have lived for more than 20 years after their diagnosis thanks to mesothelioma treatments.<\/p>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to learn about treatments that can help you become a long-term <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survivors\/\">mesothelioma survivor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"asbestos\">Common Questions About Asbestos<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">If Asbestos Is So Dangerous, Why Was It Commonly Used?<\/h3>\n<p>Before the late 1970s and early 1980s, the dangers of asbestos were largely unknown to the public.\u00a0<strong>The makers of asbestos-based products knew the risks but concealed them to make money<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, asbestos was seen as an incredible material because it was lightweight, fireproof, waterproof, and inexpensive. All of these qualities made it highly desirable in a wide range of industries.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">Will the Asbestos in My House Give Me Mesothelioma?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Possibly.<\/strong> Asbestos-based products that are not damaged or disturbed do not pose a health risk. You are only in danger of asbestos exposure when asbestos is disturbed and becomes airborne.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re concerned that you might have mesothelioma after asbestos exposure, <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">contact our team of Patient Advocates right now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">Isn\u2019t Asbestos Banned in the United States?<\/h3>\n<p>No. In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a ban on chrysotile asbestos, which is still used in the United States. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/legislation\/asbestos-bans\/\">asbestos ban<\/a> will take years to complete, which means that millions of Americans are still at risk.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jobs\">Questions About At-Risk Asbestos Occupations<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Occupations Have the Highest Mesothelioma Risk?<\/h3>\n<p>Many trades, construction, and manufacturing jobs put workers at risk of developing mesothelioma later in life. The more someone was exposed, the higher the likelihood of being diagnosed with mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of those at high risk of asbestos exposure included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/aircraft-mechanics\/\">Aircraft mechanics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chemical and power plants workers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/construction-workers\/\">Construction workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Factory workers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/firefighters\/\">Firefighters<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Miners<\/li>\n<li>Navy personnel and shipyard workers<\/li>\n<li>Railroad workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">How Do I Know if I Was Exposed to Asbestos at Work?<\/h3>\n<p>If you worked in one of these at-risk occupations before the 1980s \u2014 or you are a <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">U.S. military veteran<\/a> \u2014 there\u2019s a high chance you were exposed to asbestos in your day-to-day work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our team can help determine if you were exposed 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href=\"tel:+18666088933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"legal\">Questions About Mesothelioma Legal Help<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Legal Options Do Mesothelioma Victims Have?<\/h3>\n<p>Many <a href=\"\/legal\/\">legal options<\/a> may be available for mesothelioma victims. In many cases, <strong>mesothelioma patients receive $1 million or more through legal claims.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People with a mesothelioma diagnosis can file lawsuits for damages due to negligence, while family members can file for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/legal\/lawsuit\/wrongful-death\/\">wrongful death<\/a>. In some cases, mesothelioma victims can receive a settlement or access <a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">asbestos trust funds<\/a> without going to court at all.<\/p>\n<p>To find out what legal options are currently available to you, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Mesothelioma Lawsuit?<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/legal\/statute-of-limitations\/\">statutes of limitations<\/a> for mesothelioma lawsuits vary by state and the type of claim. These limits are also subject to change, but typically a patient only has <strong>a few years after diagnosis<\/strong> to file their lawsuit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>The Mesothelioma Hope team can determine how long you have to pursue a mesothelioma lawsuit. Reach out to us at <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-question\">Who Should I Contact to Start a Lawsuit?<\/h3>\n<p>Asbestos laws are complex, even for lawyers who aren\u2019t familiar with the protocols and procedures. 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