{"id":827,"date":"2020-04-17T13:16:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=827"},"modified":"2025-12-17T08:34:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:34:38","slug":"metastasis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/metastasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Metastasis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Affects Mesothelioma Metastasis?<\/h2>\n<p>As mesothelioma cells originating in the lining of vital organs begin to grow, a cell or small cluster of cells may break away from the point of origin and travel through the lymphatic system or bloodstream \u2014 eventually settling in another location.<\/p>\n<p>Breakaway cells begin to replicate, and a new tumor grows. When mesothelioma cells form new tumors through metastasis, it is considered to still be <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and not a new form of cancer.<\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of treatments available that can keep mesothelioma from spreading further if metastasis occurs. Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide\u00a0<\/strong>now to learn more.<\/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=\"cells\">Mesothelioma Cell Type<\/h2>\n<p>There are two different types of <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/\">mesothelioma cells<\/a>: epithelioid and sarcomatoid. How far and how fast cancer spreads depends on which type of cancer cells a person has.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of biphasic cell mesothelioma (a combination of both epithelioid and sarcomatoid cells), which kind of mesothelioma cell is more dominant affects metastasis.<\/p>\n<h3>Epithelioid Mesothelioma Metastasis<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20749\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20749 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/epithelioid-cells-300x175.png\" alt=\"Epithelioid mesothelioma cells (illustration of microscopic view)\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration of epithelioid cells under a microscope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/epithelioid\/\">Epithelioid cells<\/a> are cube-like and uniform in appearance. When they do break off from the original tumor, they travel through the lymphatic system.<\/p>\n<p>The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system, and it carries liquid and white blood cells throughout the body. However, the lymphatic system is filled with a series of nodes that filter and trap waste products and debris, such as a cluster of cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p>The boxy shape of epithelioid cells causes this type of mesothelioma to<strong> spread slowly<\/strong>. Because of these characteristics, they tend to stay closer to the original cancer site and spread more through the lymphatic system.<\/p>\n<h3>Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Metastasis<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20750\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20750\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20750 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/sarcomatoid-cells-300x175.png\" alt=\"Illustration of sarcomatoid cells under a microscope\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration of sarcomatoid cells under a microscope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sarcomatoid cells are large cylindrical cells that taper at two ends. The round, needle-like shape makes it easier for sarcomatoid cells to<strong> quickly travel <\/strong>through the body\u2019s bloodstream or vascular system.<\/p>\n<p>These cells can spread either through the lymphatic system or through the bloodstream. The vascular system does not contain gateways, like the lymph nodes, so the <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/sarcomatoid\/\">sarcomatoid cells<\/a> can travel further away from their point of origin than they would be able to if they were moving in the lymphatic system.<\/p>\n<h3>Biphasic Mesothelioma Metastasis<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20748\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20748\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20748 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/biphasic-cells-300x175.png\" alt=\"Illustration of biphasic cells under a microscope\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration of biphasic cells under a microscope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In mixed-type or <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/biphasic\/\">biphasic mesothelioma<\/a>, the tumors are made up of a combination of both epithelioid cells and sarcomatoid cells. However, it\u2019s not a 50\/50 split between the two types.<\/p>\n<p>The tumors will be made up of more than one kind of cell, and they will metastasize accordingly. If the tumors are made up of more epithelioid cells, then cancer will spread more slowly and stay more local.<\/p>\n<p>But, if there are more sarcomatoid cells than epithelioid cells, then the disease will spread faster and farther.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sites\">Mesothelioma Metastasis Sites<\/h2>\n<p>The speed at which metastasis occurs, and how far away the new tumors can form, depends mainly on the cell structure of the patient\u2019s mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors can anticipate where the mesothelioma might spread to based on where it originated. Understanding potential patterns for spread allows doctors to know what other areas to monitor for new tumors.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that the lists of metastasis sites below are not exhaustive. While these sites are some of the most common locations for the growth of new mesothelioma tumors, the disease can also spread to other places throughout the body.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-lungs\">Pleural Mesothelioma Metastasis Sites<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">Pleural mesothelioma<\/a> starts in the lining of the lung, known as the pleura. It is the most common form of mesothelioma and is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pleural mesothelioma can spread to the:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Bones<\/li>\n<li>Chest lymph nodes<\/li>\n<li>Diaphragm<\/li>\n<li>Esophagus<\/li>\n<li>Liver<\/li>\n<li>Mediastinum (the space between the lungs)<\/li>\n<li>Muscles and ribs of the chest lining<\/li>\n<li>Opposite lung<\/li>\n<li>Thymus<\/li>\n<li>Trachea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One study even found pleural mesothelioma cells in a patient\u2019s thigh muscles.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-abdomen\">Peritoneal Mesothelioma Metastasis Sites<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">Peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a> rarely leaves the abdomen, but it can spread to essential organs there and lead to fatal complications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peritoneal mesothelioma can spread to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Liver<\/li>\n<li>Space between the lungs and the walls of the chest<\/li>\n<li>Spleen<\/li>\n<li>Tissue covering the small intestine and colon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-heart2\">Pericardial Mesothelioma Metastasis Sites<\/h3>\n<p>Pericardial mesothelioma is rare, and there is limited research about where the cancer might spread.<\/p>\n<p>However, one area where <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pericardial\/\">pericardial mesothelioma<\/a> is known to metastasize is the lungs.<\/p>\n<p>Get connected with mesothelioma specialists who can help control your cancer spread \u2014try our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\"><strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong><\/a> today.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"staging\">Mesothelioma Staging<\/h2>\n<p>There are four <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/stages\/\">stages of mesothelioma<\/a>. Each of these stages corresponds with how much the cancer has metastasized.<\/p>\n<p>Stage 1 has the least amount of metastasis, and stage 4 has the highest amount. What stage of the disease a patient affects the type of treatment a patient can receive.<\/p>\n<p>The most common staging system for pleural mesothelioma is the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM system, which looks at the size of the original tumor (T), whether it has spread to any nearby lymph nodes (N), and if it has metastasized (M) to distant sites.<\/p>\n<p>Other types of mesothelioma don&#8217;t have staging systems but can be informally staged by doctors.<\/p>\n<h3>Stages 1 and 2<\/h3>\n<p>In stages 1 and 2 of pleural mesothelioma, the cancer has only spread locally. Meaning, while the patient might have the disease in their diaphragm or local lymph nodes, it is still unilateral \u2014 that is it has remained on one side of the body.<\/p>\n<p>In stages 1 and 2, most treatment methods like surgery are still viable options.<\/p>\n<h3>Stage 3<\/h3>\n<p>In stage 3 the disease has spread further. The disease may have spread to the esophagus, onto the surface of the pericardium, to the lymph nodes above the collarbone, or onto the other side of the body. In stage 3 it has not spread to a distant organ such as the liver or the other lung.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, surgery might still be an option to remove the mesothelioma. However, patients will likely also receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy to improve their survival rate.<\/p>\n<h3>Stage 4<\/h3>\n<p>By <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/stages\/stage-4\/\">stage 4 pleural mesothelioma<\/a>, the cancer has spread further in the body to locations such as bones, the other lung, or the lining of the abdomen.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, all treatments are palliative and designed to make the patient as comfortable as possible and to increase their life expectancy.<\/p>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to learn more about mesothelioma stages and treatment options.<\/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=\"prognosis\">Metastasis and Prognosis<\/h2>\n<p>While metastasis and mesothelioma prognosis are inversely related (meaning that prognosis declines as the stage of mesothelioma increases), no two cases of mesothelioma are exactly alike.<\/p>\n<p>Each case of mesothelioma progresses at a unique rate, so each patient may require a specialized treatment plan to live longer.<\/p>\n<p>Only you and your doctor can make informed decisions about your treatment plan and your prognosis. What is certain is that a high level of patient comfort, and a positive outlook and attitude vastly improve both life expectancy and quality of life.<\/p>\n<h2>Find Hope for Advanced Cases of Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>While the current treatments are less effective the more the cancer has progressed, many clinical trials are looking into improving the standard of care or finding new mesothelioma treatment options. Right now, there is a significant focus on the benefits of immunotherapy and how doctors can teach the body\u2019s lymphatic system to recognize and destroy mesothelioma cells.<\/p>\n<p>Because each mesothelioma case is unique, it\u2019s essential to get a <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/second-opinion\/\">second opinion<\/a> from a mesothelioma specialist, when being diagnosed and looking at treatment options.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, request our <a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\">Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/a> for information about how we may be able to help you receive the financial compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Mesothelioma Metastasis FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the metastasis of mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Metastasis of msothelioma means that cancer has spread to different areas of the body, including vital organs.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma initially forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testes.\u00a0Some types of mesothelioma, such as peritoneal mesothelioma, typically spread to parts of the body that are adjacent to where the cancer originated.<\/p>\n<p>Other types of mesothelioma, such as pleural mesothelioma, have a tendency to spread further throughout the body.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How quickly does mesothelioma spread?<\/h3><div><p>Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that spreads quickly once symptoms appear. The majority of patients are diagnosed once the cancer has begun to spread throughout the body.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, treatments are still available no matter how far your cancer has spread.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can mesothelioma spread to bones?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>. While rare, pleural mesothelioma has been reported to spread to the bones. Doctors can recommend treatment options if mesothelioma has spread to your bones or other parts of your body.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the metastasis of mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Metastasis of msothelioma means that cancer has spread to different areas of the body, including vital organs.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Mesothelioma initially forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testes.\u00a0Some types of mesothelioma, such as peritoneal mesothelioma, typically spread to parts of the body that are adjacent to where the cancer originated.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Other types of mesothelioma, such as pleural mesothelioma, have a tendency to spread further throughout the body.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"How quickly does mesothelioma spread?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that spreads quickly once symptoms appear. 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As mesothelioma cells originating in the lining of vital organs begin to grow, a cell or small cluster of cells may break away from the point of origin and travel through the lymphatic system or bloodstream \u2014 eventually settling in another location. 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