Metastasis
What is Mesothelioma Metastasis?
Mesothelioma metastasis refers to the process by which asbestos cancer cells spread from their original site to another place in the body. Under a microscope, cells from mesothelioma metastasis and cells from the primary mesothelioma site not only have the same appearance; they also share the same molecular features, such as the presence of specific chromosome changes.
Mesothelioma metastasis may be discovered when mesothelioma is first diagnosed, or it may be found months or years later. In some cases, symptoms may even lead to discovery of mesothelioma metastasis before the primary mesothelioma is found.
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Mesothelioma Metastasis: Prognosis and Treatment
Mesothelioma metastasis diminishes hope for recovery and limits treatment options. When the prognosis is poor, as in the case of mesothelioma metastasis, treatment focus shifts from cure to comfort, with efforts aimed at slowing or stopping the spread of mesothelioma metastasis and relieving symptoms. In a few cases, these measures may also help to prolong life, but most patients with mesothelioma metastasis will eventually die from the disease.
Coping with Mesothelioma Metastasis
You’ve heard the saying “one day at a time” - and those words have never meant more than they do when you’re living with mesothelioma metastasis. Instead of focusing on what you’ve lost and your fears for the future, focus on enjoying each day as it comes. This is the key to living well with mesothelioma metastasis.