Mesothelioma and Asbestos Blog

According to recent statistics, the numbers of mesothelioma cases that are reported in the U.S. annually are somewhat rare, but data shows that the illness has affected more people than ever in the past few decades.

Men are typically more likely to get mesothelioma than women since they are employed at places where there is a potential for asbestos exposure.  

The Survival Rate

The illness is typically caused by asbestos and many people are unaware that they are sick until 15-50 years after their exposure.

After being diagnosed, patients are usually given a five-year survival rate, a prediction that depends on the severity of the case.

This survival rate given by doctors refers to the percent of patients who have been recorded as having lived at least five years after their diagnosis.

However, since more research is being done on the illness, many more patients are proving this five-year survival rate to be only specific to certain cases and not the norm.

Statistics on the Disease

Research shows that each year between 2, 500 and 4,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma.

This number is expected to rise in the next 10 years since so many people have been exposed while at work, school and in their daily routines in the past.