Unlike malignant mesothelioma, which has a high mortality rate, benign mesothelioma is not cancerous and can be much easier to treat and remove. Benign mesothelioma accounts for about 10% of the total number of cases. Although the cancer patient may incur similiar symptoms to its malignant counterpart, benign tumors do not invade nearby tissue and organs, and do not spread to other parts of the body. Benign tumors can grow large enough to cause negative side effects, which may induce seizures or even comas.

Typical symptoms may include:

* Chest pain Read more »

The mesothelioma survival rate is the percentage of people who are afflicted with the disease and survive after a period of time, which is usually based on a 5 year span. In this case, the survival rate is the percentage of patients who are alive 5 years after a diagnosis. The mesothelioma survival rates generally depend on the following factors:

* Stage of mesothelioma (see Mesothelioma Stages)
* Patient's age and health
* Size of the tumor Read more »