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Factors found to significantly impact survival after surgery in malignant pleural mesothelioma as determined by the analysis of the IASLC database
| Risk factors | Favorable | Unfavorable |
|---|---|---|
| Histology | Epithelial | Other types |
| Nodal status | N0 | N1/N2 |
| T stage | T1 | T3/T4 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Age, years | <50 | >65 |
| Surgical intent | Curative | Palliative |
Note: Data from Rusch et al.34
Abbreviation: IASLC, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
