A 35-year-old member asked:
What is the survival rate of patients with mesothelioma lung cancer?
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Dr. Jean Jeudyanswered
Radiology 19 years experience
Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma is a very serious disease.
Not an easy answer and depends on a number of factors (time and stage at diagnosis, age, surgical operability, other medical issues)
5year survival has been quoted between 5-10%; One international study found 21 month survival w Stage 1 to 12 months w Stage 4. Consider a team approach w surgeon, radiation & medical oncology, pathology, and radiology
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Can mesothelioma lead to lung cancer?
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Dr. Aaron Milstoneanswered
Pulmonology 29 years experience
Yes: Mesothelioma is actually a type of cancer; this cancer affects the lining of the lung and can be very difficult to treat. It usually occurs in smokers who have had asbestos exposure; sometimes the asbestos exposure may have occurred many years ago.
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Dr. William A Biermann commented
Medical Oncology 48 years experience
A significant number of smokers with mesothelioma were traced back to a specific brand of cigarettes. The "Kent" brand had a micronite filter. This was actually an asbestos filter. Smokers got less tar, but inhaled asbestos
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How likely is survival from lung cancer?
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Dr. Eric Goodmananswered
Radiology 29 years experience
Depends on stage: The survival depends on size of tumor, presence of lymph nodes and distant disease at the time of diagnosis. Stage 1 disease can have 5 yr survival rates between 80-90%. Advanced disease, stage 3 and 4 have poor 5 yr survival rates.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What is the survival rate of lung cancer at stage 2b?
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Dr. Bruce J. Stringeranswered
Radiology 49 years experience
Need more info!: What type of lung cancer? Different types have different survival rates. That being said, the average 5 year survival for all stage 2 lung cancers is 40-50%. Just remember what mark twain had to say about statistics: "there are 3 kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics!" statistics apply to groups. Individual experiences can, and do, vary.
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