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Prognostic scoring systems

Source: Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: General Information About Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment / Diagnosis and Prognostic Factors

Two prognostic scoring systems have been developed for advanced unresectable mesothelioma and are used to stratify patients enrolling in clinical trials: the Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) index and the European Organisation for the Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) index.

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