{"id":51,"date":"2017-05-06T23:08:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-07T03:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=51"},"modified":"2025-12-17T16:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T21:47:16","slug":"prognosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Prognosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Is the Average Mesothelioma Prognosis?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28200\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-300x300.png\" alt=\"Average Prognosis for Mesothelioma Cancer\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-85x85.png 85w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-285x285.png 285w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/average-prognosis-for-mesothelioma-cancer.png 701w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The average prognosis for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma cancer<\/a> is <strong>12-21 months<\/strong> with treatment. The typical mesothelioma prognosis without treatment is 4-12 months.<\/p>\n<p>However, every patient\u2019s <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/\">life expectancy<\/a> is different. Some of the patients we\u2019ve helped have become <strong>20+ year survivors <\/strong>despite initially receiving a poor prognosis.<\/p>\n<p>A mesothelioma specialist can provide an estimated prognosis based on your overall health and the cancer\u2019s location, stage, and cell type.<\/p>\n<h2>Prognosis for Mesothelioma by Cancer Type<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma most commonly forms in the lining of the lungs (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum). The type of mesothelioma cancer you have will impact your prognosis.<\/p>\n<h3>Pleural Mesothelioma Prognosis<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">Malignant pleural mesothelioma<\/a> develops in the lung lining and has an average prognosis of <strong>18 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest factors affecting the prognosis for pleural mesothelioma patients is the stage of the cancer at diagnosis. Pleural mesothelioma has four stages, with higher stages indicating that the cancer has spread further through the body. Other key factors include age, overall health, and mesothelioma cell type.<\/p>\n<h3>Peritoneal Mesothelioma Prognosis<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a> develops in the lining of the abdomen and has an average prognosis of <strong>53 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peritoneal mesothelioma doesn\u2019t have official stages like pleural mesothelioma does, but doctors can assess cancer spread to determine a patient\u2019s prognosis.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to get help finding local mesothelioma specialists who can develop a custom treatment plan to improve your prognosis.<\/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 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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>Prognosis for Rarer Types of Mesothelioma<\/h3>\n<p>There are two rarer types of mesothelioma that can develop in the lining of the heart (pericardial mesothelioma) or testes (testicular mesothelioma).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The average <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pericardial\/\">pericardial mesothelioma<\/a> prognosis is <strong>2-6 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The average <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/testicular\/\">testicular mesothelioma<\/a> prognosis is over <strong>46 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because they\u2019re so rare, the mesothelioma prognosis for each type can vary widely depending on when the cancer is found and what treatments the patient receives.<\/p>\n<h2>Mesothelioma Prognosis by Cancer Stage<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/stages\/\">stage of your mesothelioma<\/a> is an important step in determining your prognosis and getting the right treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The chart below lists the average mesothelioma prognosis for each stage and the percentage of patients still alive after 2 years (also known as the <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survival-rate\/\">mesothelioma survival rate<\/a>).<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap alternate-style\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-35\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-35 alternate-style\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Mesothelioma <span>Stage<\/span><\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Prognosis*<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">2-Year <span>Survival Rate<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/stages\/stage-1\/\">Stage 1<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">21 months<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/stages\/stage-2\/\">Stage 2<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">19 months<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/stages\/stage-3\/\">Stage 3<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">16 months<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/stages\/stage-4\/\">Stage 4<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">12 months<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-35 from cache -->\n<p>Even if you or your loved one has advanced-stage mesothelioma, <strong>there is always hope<\/strong>. Former construction worker <a href=\"\/blog\/mesothelioma-survivor-builds-a-future\/\">John Stahl<\/a> has outlived the average stage 4 prognosis for mesothelioma by over 5 years and is enjoying an active retirement with his wife, Dee.<\/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>Download our <a href=\"\/doctor-questions\/\">Free Checklist of Questions to Ask Your Doctor<\/a> to help you get clear answers at your appointments and take the next steps toward improving your mesothelioma prognosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Tips for Improving Your Mesothelioma Prognosis<\/h2>\n<p>Getting <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatment<\/a> and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle are key to improving your prognosis. Learn what specific actions you can take below.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Get Treatment From a Specialist<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma treatment and prognosis are closely linked. Finding a <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma specialist<\/a> who can create a custom treatment plan is the best way to improve a prognosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma treatment options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">Surgery<\/a> to remove all visible signs of mesothelioma cancer (extrapleural pneumonectomy, pleurectomy with decortication, and cytoreduction with HIPEC are the most common)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a> to kill cancer and keep it from spreading<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a> to help the body better recognize and attack cancer cells<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a> to shrink tumors and reduce painful symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on your health and other factors, your oncologist (cancer doctor) may recommend a combination of treatments, called <a href=\"\/treatment\/multimodal-therapy\/\">multimodal therapy<\/a>. Multimodal treatment can improve your mesothelioma prognosis by targeting different aspects of the disease.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle<\/h3>\n<p>Focusing on your overall health can help your body recover from mesothelioma treatment and improve your well-being. Both of these can have a positive effect on your mesothelioma prognosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are 4 ways to improve your health and wellness:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Avoid smoking.<\/strong> Smoking can make it harder to recover from treatments and increase your chances of complications and <a href=\"\/treatment\/side-effects\/\">treatment side effects<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get proper nutrition<\/strong>. Following a <a href=\"\/treatment\/diet-and-nutrition\/\">mesothelioma diet<\/a> can strengthen your immune system and help you feel better after cancer treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporate light exercise.<\/strong> Walking or doing simple chair exercises can improve blood flow, reduce fatigue, and increase your appetite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manage stress. <\/strong>Anxiety and stress can negatively affect your overall health and recovery. Meditation, prayer, and yoga may help you feel more relaxed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Making these changes may seem small, but over time they can add up to big improvements in how you feel and how well your body responds to treatment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/andrea-wolf-md.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;Don&#8217;t discount the importance of nutrition, positive attitude, and exercise on the immune system. These things can really impact how a patient does.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Andrea Wolf, mesothelioma specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h3>3. Join a Clinical Trial<\/h3>\n<p>You may be able to improve your prognosis by joining a <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">mesothelioma clinical trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Clinical trials test emerging treatments, like new immunotherapy combinations and cancer vaccines, that have shown promise in earlier phases of research. <strong>Over 50 clinical trials<\/strong> are recruiting mesothelioma patients in the U.S. as of December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Our Patient Advocates can help you <a href=\"\/clinical-trials\/\">find a clinical trial<\/a> that\u2019s right for you and walk you through the enrollment process.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Mesothelioma Prognosis Factors<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the type and stage of mesothelioma, other aspects of your health can impact your expected survival time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of these include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age at diagnosis<\/strong>: Younger patients may be able to withstand more aggressive treatments like surgery and recover more quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cell type:<\/strong> Epithelioid mesothelioma has the longest life expectancy of the <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/\">mesothelioma cell types<\/a> and responds the best to treatment. Patients with biphasic and sarcomatoid cell types usually have a less favorable prognosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gender:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/women\/\">Women with mesothelioma<\/a> tend to live longer and respond better to treatment than men, according to the National Cancer Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite these factors, a mesothelioma diagnosis can\u2019t be defined by statistics or one doctor\u2019s prediction. Each patient is unique, and your experience may be very different than someone else\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide <\/strong>for information on the latest treatments and clinical trials that could help you improve your prognosis.<\/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>Survivors Who Beat Their Mesothelioma Prognosis<\/h2>\n<p>Some patients have far surpassed their doctors\u2019 expectations and become long-term survivors.<\/p>\n<p>A few of these <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survivors\/\">survivor stories<\/a> are highlighted below. All of these patients were originally given a prognosis of 6-12 months, but went on to beat the odds by several years and are still alive today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row row-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.row.row-shortcode{margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px}.row.row-shortcode.nomargin{margin-bottom:0}.row.row-shortcode.nomargin .heading-icon{margin-top:0}.row.row-shortcode .table-wrap{margin:0;padding:0}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.row.row-shortcode.breakpoint-768{margin-left:-15px;margin-right:-15px}.row.row-shortcode.breakpoint-768>div{margin-bottom:0}.row.row-shortcode.breakpoint-768>div.col-6{float:left;padding:0 15px;width:50%}.row.row-shortcode.nomargin{margin-bottom:0}.row.row-shortcode.nomargin>.col-6{margin-bottom:0}}<\/style><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"story\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.story{position:relative;margin:40px 0}.story.addBg{background-color:#f5f5f5;padding:30px}.story.addTop{border-top:3px solid 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.story-heading{display:block;background:none;height:unset;margin-bottom:0}.story .story-heading img{width:120px;height:120px}.story ul{font-size:16px;line-height:25px}}<\/style><div class=\"story-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/julie-image.png\" alt=\"Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Julie with her family\" \/><h3>Julie, 19+ Year Survivor<\/h3><\/div><ul><li><strong>Type of mesothelioma:<\/strong> Peritoneal<\/li><li><strong>Year diagnosed:<\/strong> 2006<\/li><li><strong>Treatment received:<\/strong> Cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"story\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.story{position:relative;margin:40px 0}.story.addBg{background-color:#f5f5f5;padding:30px}.story.addTop{border-top:3px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:7px}.story.addTop>span{background:#0FAEBF;position:absolute;top:-15px;color:#fff;padding:0 10px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}.story h3{padding:0 0 0 120px;font-size:24px}.story .story-heading{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;height:100px;background:linear-gradient(89.96deg, #EDF8F9 30.47%, rgba(237,248,249,0) 94.15%);margin-bottom:20px}.story .story-heading img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100px;height:100px;border-radius:10px}.story.addBg{background-color:#f5f5f5;padding:30px}.story.addBg .story-heading img{top:30px;left:30px}.story.addBg blockquote{border:3px solid #daecef}.story.addBg .video-shortcode-container{border:3px solid #e6e6e6}.story ul{margin-bottom:15px}.story ul li{margin-bottom:8px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.story h3,.story ul{padding:0 0 0 140px;background:none}.story h3{font-size:22px;line-height:25px;margin-bottom:10px}.story .story-heading{display:block;background:none;height:unset;margin-bottom:0}.story .story-heading img{width:120px;height:120px}.story ul{font-size:16px;line-height:25px}}<\/style><div class=\"story-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/John-Stahl.jpg\" alt=\"Pleural mesothelioma survivor John with his wife\" \/><h3>John, 6+ Year Survivor<\/h3><\/div><ul><li><strong>Type of mesothelioma:<\/strong> Pleural<\/li><li><strong>Year diagnosed:<\/strong> 2019<\/li><li><strong>Treatment received:<\/strong> Chemotherapy<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"story\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.story{position:relative;margin:40px 0}.story.addBg{background-color:#f5f5f5;padding:30px}.story.addTop{border-top:3px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:7px}.story.addTop>span{background:#0FAEBF;position:absolute;top:-15px;color:#fff;padding:0 10px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}.story h3{padding:0 0 0 120px;font-size:24px}.story .story-heading{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;height:100px;background:linear-gradient(89.96deg, #EDF8F9 30.47%, rgba(237,248,249,0) 94.15%);margin-bottom:20px}.story .story-heading img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100px;height:100px;border-radius:10px}.story.addBg{background-color:#f5f5f5;padding:30px}.story.addBg .story-heading img{top:30px;left:30px}.story.addBg blockquote{border:3px solid #daecef}.story.addBg .video-shortcode-container{border:3px solid #e6e6e6}.story ul{margin-bottom:15px}.story ul li{margin-bottom:8px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.story h3,.story ul{padding:0 0 0 140px;background:none}.story h3{font-size:22px;line-height:25px;margin-bottom:10px}.story .story-heading{display:block;background:none;height:unset;margin-bottom:0}.story .story-heading img{width:120px;height:120px}.story ul{font-size:16px;line-height:25px}}<\/style><div class=\"story-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexis-Kidd.jpg\" alt=\"Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor, Alexis\" \/><h3>Alexis, 18+ Year Survivor<\/h3><\/div><ul><li><strong>Type of mesothelioma:<\/strong> Peritoneal<\/li><li><strong>Year diagnosed:<\/strong> 2007<\/li><li><strong>Treatment received:<\/strong> Cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"story\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.story{position:relative;margin:40px 0}.story.addBg{background-color:#f5f5f5;padding:30px}.story.addTop{border-top:3px solid #0FAEBF;border-radius:7px}.story.addTop>span{background:#0FAEBF;position:absolute;top:-15px;color:#fff;padding:0 10px;border-radius:6px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}.story h3{padding:0 0 0 120px;font-size:24px}.story .story-heading{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;height:100px;background:linear-gradient(89.96deg, #EDF8F9 30.47%, rgba(237,248,249,0) 94.15%);margin-bottom:20px}.story .story-heading img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100px;height:100px;border-radius:10px}.story.addBg{background-color:#f5f5f5;padding:30px}.story.addBg .story-heading img{top:30px;left:30px}.story.addBg blockquote{border:3px solid #daecef}.story.addBg .video-shortcode-container{border:3px solid #e6e6e6}.story ul{margin-bottom:15px}.story ul li{margin-bottom:8px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.story h3,.story ul{padding:0 0 0 140px;background:none}.story h3{font-size:22px;line-height:25px;margin-bottom:10px}.story .story-heading{display:block;background:none;height:unset;margin-bottom:0}.story .story-heading img{width:120px;height:120px}.story ul{font-size:16px;line-height:25px}}<\/style><div class=\"story-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arthur-image.png\" alt=\"Pleural mesothelioma survivor Arthur\" \/><h3>Arthur, 7+ Year Survivor<\/h3><\/div><ul><li><strong>Type of mesothelioma:<\/strong> Pleural<\/li><li><strong>Year diagnosed:<\/strong> 2018<\/li><li><strong>Treatment received:<\/strong> Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and alternative nutritional therapy<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Reaching Remission From Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Achieving remission is a significant milestone for mesothelioma patients. Remission means the signs and symptoms of the cancer have greatly decreased (partial remission) or disappeared entirely (complete remission).<\/p>\n<p>Patients who enter <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/remission-recurrence\/\">mesothelioma remission<\/a> can continue receiving maintenance therapy to prevent their cancer from returning and help them live longer.<\/p>\n<p>Remission from mesothelioma doesn\u2019t always happen, but it isn\u2019t impossible. More patients are experiencing extended periods of remission thanks to advancements in treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Patient <a href=\"\/blog\/mesothelioma-survivor-mary-jane-williams\/\">Mary Jane Williams<\/a> was declared cancer-free a year after being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. She spent <strong>nearly 15 years in remission<\/strong> before passing away from Alzheimer\u2019s complications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Robert-Taylor-Ripley-MD-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;A misconception I see is patients assuming they can\u2019t survive or live with mesothelioma. But many of our patients are walking around living relatively normal lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Taylor Ripley, mesothelioma specialist at Baylor Lung Institute<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>Get Help Improving Your Mesothelioma Prognosis<\/h2>\n<p>It can be overwhelming to get diagnosed with mesothelioma and see bleak survival statistics. But <strong>you\u2019re more than a numbe<\/strong>r, and you don\u2019t have to face this cancer alone.<\/p>\n<p>Our team has helped thousands of patients like you access medical treatment, financial compensation, and supportive care to improve their length and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get a second opinion<\/li>\n<li>Understand your diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Make lifestyle changes<\/li>\n<li>Manage treatment side effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call 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> or <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">fill out our contact form<\/a> to get free, dedicated support from our Patient Advocates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Malignant Mesothelioma Prognosis FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the prognosis of mesothelioma cancer?<\/h3><div><p>The prognosis of mesothelioma is <strong>12-21 months <\/strong>on average. That said, every case is different. Some people respond well to surgery, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy and live for many years \u2014 some even 20+ years past their original prognosis.<\/p>\n<p>Talking with a mesothelioma specialist is the best way to understand your personal outlook and learn about treatments that may improve it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Has anyone survived from mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Yes, many people have survived mesothelioma for years beyond their original prognosis. The most well-known example is <a href=\"\/blog\/remembering-paul-kraus-surviving-mesothelioma\/\">Paul Kraus<\/a>, who lived for <strong>27 years<\/strong> and became the longest-living mesothelioma survivor.<\/p>\n<p>Another example is Ellen Patton, who was initially given a mesothelioma prognosis of 12-18 months but is still alive over 24 years later thanks to immunotherapy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the prognosis for peritoneal mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The prognosis for peritoneal mesothelioma is <strong>53 months<\/strong> with <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">cytoreductive surgery<\/a> (the gold standard treatment for this type of cancer).<\/p>\n<p>Even without surgery, some peritoneal mesothelioma patients respond well to chemotherapy and immunotherapy and live much longer than expected.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What factors affect mesothelioma prognosis?<\/h3><div><p>Several things can impact a patient\u2019s mesothelioma prognosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These prognostic factors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n<li>Cancer stage<\/li>\n<li>Mesothelioma cell type<\/li>\n<li>Overall health<\/li>\n<li>Response to treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Generally, an <strong>early-stage diagnosis<\/strong> is associated with a better prognosis for mesothelioma. 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