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Do Women Diagnosed With Mesothelioma Survive Longer Than Men?
Recent research indicates that women diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, tend to survive longer than men with the same condition. This study from Cancer Council Victoria found women not only have a better response to treatment but also a higher overall five-year survival rate for cancer. The findings may aid future research into mesothelioma treatment and patient outcomes.
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Do Women Diagnosed With Mesothelioma Survive Longer Than Men?
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- 2. Mesothelioma is a typeof cancer that typically affects the outer lining of the lungs. There is one known cause of mesothelioma: asbestos exposure.
- 3. Many people develop mesothelioma due to asbestos exposureat work. Since mesothelioma has a large latency period, a mesothelioma diagnosis may come decades after the exposure occurred.
- 4. Many people diagnosedwith mesothelioma worked in mining, ship building, pipe fitting, and other industries where asbestos exposure was common.
- 5. By and large,men were more likely to work in these jobs. Subsequently, many more men are diagnosed with mesothelioma than women.
- 6. But recent research revealsthat women who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are more likely to live longer than men who are diagnosed with the same disease.
- 7. Research by theCancer Epidemiology and Intelligence Division of Cancer Council Victoria in Melbourne found that women diagnosed with mesothelioma tend to live longer and respond better to treatment than men.
- 8. Researchers also foundthat women have a higher overall five-year net survival rate for cancer in general.
- 9. This particular study didnot go into the reasons why women tend to live longer and respond better to mesothelioma treatment.
- 10. However, these findingsmay prove useful as scientists and researchers continue to study mesothelioma and treatment options for patients.
- 11. Mesothelioma patients whowere exposed to asbestos on the job may be eligible for compensation. We can explain more in a free consultation at a location that is convenient for you. Free attorney consultation: Please contact the law firm of Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC, to learn how we can help. Call 843-410-3956. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30194549 © 2018 Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Design and editorial services by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters.