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Mesothelioma Survival Rate
People between the ages of 50 and 70 years are more likely to contract the disease because of the long latency period. 
However, a 2007 survey revealed that the disease affects more people between the ages of 30-40.Based on industry and occupation, statistics show that people who work in industries such as construction industry, railway, shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and are likely to be exposed to asbestos in the construction sector has around 1.3 million people are exposed to statistics mesothelioma asbestos.The study also indicates that the life expectancy of people with the disease is at least one year. However, with early detection and aggressive treatment of mesothelioma, life expectancy may increase to two to five years. Studies also indicate mesothelioma can be a silent murderer as the symptoms associated with the disease lies dormant in the body for long periods ranging from ten to fifteen years. As symptoms are likely to appear only in the later stages of the disease, this reduces the chances of survival of survival patient.Mesothelioma RatesThe disease is difficult to detect because the symptoms take the form of a simple upset stomach or simple lack of breath . As a result, the disease is already in an advanced stage when finally diagnosed. This leaves them with little more than a year old at this stage, despite getting the best treatment possible.Even although statistics have shown that mesothelioma has been active in the last 100 years records the average survival rate dates of patients back only 20 years. The study also revealed that the survival period for this type of cancer is found in one to five years after diagnosis. For those diagnosed between 1998 and 2002, the chances of survival of these people is about 9%. Some factors affecting the survival rate mesothelioma are: * Early detection of the disease * The complexity of the disease * Tumor size * If the tumor can be removed through surgery * The amount of liquid in the chest or abdomen * The age and overall health * The type of the pleural and peritoneal cellsFor mesothelioma cancer, the survival rate is less than one year. However, experts believe that mesothelioma survival period is higher despite the results obtained from clinical trials. According to various medical literature, the median survival is 4-18 months. The survival rate for those diagnosed and treated in the early stages of the disease is not clear and the period can vary from person to person.Mesothelioma ResearchExtensive mesothelioma research is undertaken by many organizations. Several companies that used asbestos are also undertaking their own research. This is because more and more people diagnosed with the disease are seeking compensation, and has resulted in these companies pay large amounts of money. The National Cancer Institute is also conducting continuous research mesothelioma causes, symptoms, diagnosis and cure and treatment of disease.Due increasing demand for representation of patients seeking compensation, many Law firms are also conducting their own research to understand more about the disease. .Pharmaceutical companies, research groups and government organizations with the hope of a cure for the disease, and ways to increase the survival rate among patients usually provide funding for ongoing research Art By: James K

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