Mesothelioma Prognosis

A prognosis is a medical opinion as to the likely course and outcome of a disease. Factors that affect the prognosis for mesothelioma include the tumor size, the amount of fluid in the chest or abdomen, and whether the tumor can be completely removed. The doctor will also consider statistics from hundreds or thousands of cases. However, it's important to remember that a prognosis is only a prediction.