What Are Survival Rates for Malignant Mesothelioma?

Malignant mesothelioma is a serious cancer. Most people with it have an advanced form, meaning the cancer has spread. The average survival time is about 1 to 2 years. However, your outlook depends on the stage of the tumor. It also depends on whether removing the tumor with surgery is an option. Finding the cancer in its early stages usually means a better outlook.

The 5-year survival rate is about 9%. This rate is slowly improving. Treatments are getting better. Because of this, people just diagnosed with mesothelioma may have a better outlook.