Mesothelioma Latency Period: 20-60 Years
Posted on: January 13, 2024 *Updated on: May 25, 2024Mesothelioma, a cancer caused primarily by exposure to asbestos, has a notably long latency period. This latency period is the time between the initial exposure to asbestos and the onset of mesothelioma symptoms. Typically, it can take 20 to 60 years for mesothelioma to develop after the first exposure to asbestos. This extended time frame makes it challenging to diagnose mesothelioma early, as symptoms often appear only in the later stages of the disease.