mesothelioma treatment

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following:

Cancer stage.
Tumor size.
Surgery if the tumor can be completely removed.
The amount of fluid in the chest or abdomen.
The patient's age.
The degree of patient activity.
The general health of the patient, even healthy lungs and heart.
Mesothelioma cells and type microscopic appearance.
The amount of the number of white blood cells and hemoglobin in blood.
If the patient is male or female.
If the cancer has just been diagnosed or has relapsed (come back).