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Home / Mesothelioma Cancer Guide / Stages of Mesothelioma Guide / Stage II Mesothelioma Cancer

Stage II Mesothelioma Cancer

Page Updated on February 05, 2022
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In stage II mesothelioma cancer, malignant cells have spread from the original site and may even be in the nearby lymph nodes. Most patients in stage II still have a good prognosis and are usually eligible for surgery and other treatment options.

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About Stage II

During stage II, patients start to experience mild symptoms of mesothelioma, but these symptoms are usually not enough to cause concern for a diagnosis.

If a patient can get a diagnosis during this stage of mesothelioma, the prognosis is typically above average.

The tumor may start to invade the lung, chest cavity, or diaphragm in stage II. When this happens, the pleural starts to thicken.

In peritoneal mesothelioma, the tumor may invade the intestinal area or the lining of the abdominal cavity, creating plaque along the abdominal walls and surrounding organs.

Since the disease hasn’t spread too far, the patient might still opt for surgery. This depends on the patient’s physical condition and ability to withstand the operation.

Stage II Symptoms

In stage II of the disease, if the patient has pleural mesothelioma, symptoms may include:

  • Chest pain
  • Coughing
  • Difficulty breathing

For those with peritoneal mesothelioma, symptoms include:

  • Stomach pain
  • Bloating
  • Irregular bowel movements
  • Weight fluctuations

Patients with other types of mesothelioma, such as pericardial, may experience a combination of all of the above, along with sweating and fevers. As the stages increase, these symptoms become more pronounced.

If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, seek medical assistance right away, even if you think your symptoms seem minor.

Mesothelioma symptoms mimic the common cold and flu, so it’s imperative to be proactive instead of assuming that your ailments aren’t dangerous.

Provide your physician with your work history, including all occasions in which you were exposed to asbestos.

Stage II Mesothelioma Treatments

Several mesothelioma treatments can be used since the disease has not spread too far during this stage.

Extrapleural pneumonectomy or pleurectomy/decortication are typically advised by physicians during stage II, as it helps doctors to remove the tumor from the lungs more effectively.

Treatment teams almost always recommend surgery as long as the tumor is in one area and the patient is in good health.

Along with surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy usually follows to kill any lingering cancerous cells not eliminated via surgery.

Stage II Prognosis

The survival rate for those with stage II mesothelioma is considered above average. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), stage II patients have a life expectancy, on average, of about 18 months.

These statistics are not set in stone, and each individual’s life expectancy can vary. While some patients may be given a life expectancy of 18 months, they may go on to live many years.

Patients in stage II mesothelioma have reason to hope. They still have many treatment options and a decent progosis. It’s important to start treatment as soon as possible.

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References
  1. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/malignantmesothelioma/patient/page2
  2. http://www.cancernetwork.com/lung-cancer/malignant-pleural-mesothelioma-factors-influencing-prognosis
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