Mesothelioma News Radiotherapy doubles survival for patients with mesothelioma By Mesothelioma News -- ScienceDaily April 29, 2019 April 29, 2019 Mesothelioma News Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they are treated with a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk. Survival Factors for Mesothelioma Highlighted by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mesothelioma Patient Survival Potentially Doubles with Targeted Radiotherapy