How Doctors Measure Mesothelioma Tumor Severity
Key Takeaways Mesothelioma tumor severity is determined by more than tumor size. Doctors also consider how far the cancer has grown, whether lymph nodes are involved, and whether it has spread to distant parts of the body. The TNM staging system measures pleural mesothelioma by evaluating the primary tumor, nearby lymph nodes, and distant metastasis. […]