Incluso con los últimos avances médicos, el mesotelioma tiene un mal pronóstico. La primera pregunta que los diagnosticados hacen a su médico es: “¿Cuánto tiempo me queda?” La respuesta no es sencilla. Si bien la esperanza de vida promedio es de alrededor de 18 meses, otros factores determinarán el tiempo que queda y la calidad de vida general.

For over 40 years, the mesothelioma attorneys at Brayton Purcell LLP, have stood by clients and their family members during difficult times. Teaming with support staff and investigators, they have built fact-based legal claims to secure maximum and sometimes record-setting compensation through verdicts and settlements.

Los factores implicados en la esperanza de vida del mesotelioma

Las estadísticas de mesotelioma que involucran tasas de supervivencia varían de un paciente a otro y se basan en una variedad de factores, que incluyen:

  • Latency period — Simply put, mesothelioma “hides” in the body for many years and decades. When symptoms finally arise, they are often mistaken as respiratory problems. When a diagnosis is finally made, cancer has likely spread to other parts of the body.
  • Stage of the disease — The higher the stage, the fewer treatment options that exist. A diagnosis at Stage 1 or Stage 2 improves the chances of survival for an extended amount of time. Stage 3 or Stage 4 mesothelioma means that the cancer is at a more deadly level.
  • Area and types of mesothelioma — Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of this type of cancer and easier to treat. However, rarer pericardial mesothelioma presents challenges in treatment and a shorter life span for the patient. Peritoneal mesothelioma patients tend to live the longest on average.
  • Operability of the tumor — Surgical procedures can possibly remove a tumor in early-stage mesothelioma, depending on the age and health of a patient.
  • Health — Older patients suffering from other medical problems have a lower survivability rate. Heart and kidney problems and other illnesses can limit treatment options.
  • Treatment plan — An experienced and knowledgeable doctor implementing an aggressive treatment plan can impact the life expectancy and overall quality of that remaining time for their mesothelioma patients.

Si a usted o a un miembro de su familia le han diagnosticado mesotelioma, la atención médica inmediata es vital. Además, la representación legal es importante para responsabilizar a un empleador o fabricante por negligencia en forma de exposición al asbesto.

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