Research has revealed that the likelihood of survival at 1 and 5 years after the diagnosis of malignant (cancerous) ascites is 50% and 20%, respectively. Long-term survival of over 10 years is extremely rare.
Although these statistics seem bleak, some malignant ascites patients manage to live long and fulfilling lives, especially if they receive early diagnosis and treatment for their underlying condition(s).
Talk to a doctor today if you think you have peritoneal ascites. They can extract your ascitic fluid and perform a diagnosis to determine whether your peritoneal ascites is linked to mesothelioma or another condition.