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Diagnosis and Prognostic Factors
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
The time to confirm a diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma and the rate of disease progression both vary greatly. This makes it difficult to assess prognosis for these patients. In large retrospective series of patients with pleural mesothelioma, the following important prognostic factors were identified:[1,2][Level of evidence C1]
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