Stages of Mesothelioma

What are the stages of mesothelioma?

There are 4 stages of mesothelioma just as there are in most cancers. Stage 1 the mesothelioma is contained within the pleura. Stage 2 the disease has come outside the pleura and invaded into the fatty tissue of lung or the diaphragm. Stage 3 is where it’s metastasized into local organs and stage 4 is where it’s metastasized into distant organs, lymph nodes, and tissue.

Staging is important in mesothelioma as is in any cancer. It drives your prognosis; it drives your treatment modalities. It’s important to know if you’re a surgical candidate and the staging of your disease drives that decision. It’s important to discuss staging after you’ve had your CT or PET scan with your surgeon or oncologist.