stage IV

Definition of stage IV malignant pleural mesothelioma

stage IV malignant pleural mesothelioma

(...muh-LIG-nunt PLOOR-ul MEH-zoh-THEE-lee-OH-muh)
Cancer has spread to tissue covering the lung or the lung on the opposite side of the chest, peritoneum, bones, liver, lymph nodes outside the chest, or to other parts of the body.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms