Mesothelioma
Outlook for mesothelioma
Unfortunately the outlook for mesothelioma tends to be poor. This is because it doesn't usually cause any obvious symptoms until late on and it can progress quite quickly once it reaches this stage.
Overall:
- around half (50%) of people with mesothelioma will live at least a year after diagnosis
- around one in every 10 people (10%)with mesothelioma will live at leastfive years after diagnosis
There arecurrently around 2,500 deaths from mesothelioma each year in the UK.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dez 2018
Introduction
Mesothelioma is cancer of the lining that covers most of the body's organs. It's usually caused by asbestos exposure. Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatments and outlook.
Symptoms of mesothelioma
The symptoms of mesothelioma tend to develop gradually over time. They typically don't appear until several decades after exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of mesothelioma in the lining of the lungsincl
What causes mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, agroup of minerals made of microscopic fibres thatused to be widely used in construction. These tiny fibres can easily get in the lungs,
Outlook for mesothelioma
Unfortunately the outlook for mesothelioma tends to be poor. This is because it doesn't usually cause any obvious symptoms until late on and it can progress quite quickly once it reaches this stage.
More information
If you'd like tofind outmore about mesothelioma, the following organisations can providefurther information, advice and support: Cancer Research UK Macmillan Cancer Support British Lung Founda
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