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Which is the survival of malignant pleural mesothelioma?
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Dr. Craig Carteranswered
Thoracic Surgery 40 years experience
Weeks to months: Malignant pleural mesothelioma usually presents with symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, etc. As such, it is usually found in an advanced stage, with little to be done as far as curative procedures. Treatment is generally symptomatic only.
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Last updated Dec 28, 2013
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