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Mesothelioma treatment centers
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, representing less than 1 percent of all cancer types, or about 2,500 and 3,000 people in the United States annually. This means that smaller medical centers rarely see or treat patients with the disease. In addition, diagnosis and treatment of this cancer can be difficult.
For these reasons, it’s important for patients suffering from mesothelioma to be treated at centers with the proper level of expertise.
We’ve created a list of established medical centers in the United States that have programs and physicians who specialize in mesothelioma, usually as part of a division or center dedicated to thoracic diseases. These are meant as a centralized resource, not as a ranking or an endorsement of the care facilities.
Descriptions of each treatment center are adapted from the facility’s website and include links back to additional resources.
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Massachusetts General Hospital
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Norris Cotton Cancer Center
NYU Langone Medical Center
Yale Cancer Center
Duke University Medical Center
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Markey Cancer Center and the University of Kentucky
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham
University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Mayo Clinic
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
Rush University Medical Center
University of Chicago Medical Center
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
University of Minnesota Cancer Center
William Beaumont Hospital
Arizona Cancer Center
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
City of Hope
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Stanford University Hospital, Cancer Center
University of California, Davis, Cancer Center
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Northeast
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 732-5500
http://www.brighamandwomens.org
Mesothelioma services:
Members of the Brigham and Women's Hospital Thoracic Surgery Division have extensive experience in treating patients with mesothelioma. Specialists at the hospital’s International Mesothelioma Program have more than 20 years of experience in treating Mesothelioma and offer the full spectrum of conventional and novel therapies. Treatment includes precise diagnosis, state-of-the-art multimodality therapy, and supportive care for patients and their families. Click Here for more informationDana-Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 632-3000
http://www.dana-farber.org
Mesothelioma services:
The hospital’s Carole M. and Philip L. Lowe Thoracic Oncology Program (TOP) takes a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to evaluate patients with confirmed thoracic malignancies. Its physicians are experts in treating patients with lung cancer, malignant mesothelioma, mediastinal and thymic tumors, and metastic cancers to the chest. TOP treats patients with all types and stages of thoracic cancer—from commonly occurring lung malignancies to unusual and more challenging cases working with the patient, family members, and referring physicians to improve each patient's prognosis. Click Here for more information
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 728-6900
http://www.fccc.edu
Mesothelioma services:
Fox Chase surgeons offer an individualized tailored surgical approach that integrates the patient functional status and stage. Fox Chase Cancer Center also offers comprehensive pain relief for lung cancer patients. Researchers at Fox Chase and other lung treatment centers are currently investigating the role of specialized proteins (detectable on a blood test) as a means of early detection and treatment monitoring for mesothelioma. Click Here for more information
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-4000
http://www.PennMedicine.org
Mesothelioma services:
Penn's Center for Lung Cancer and Related Disorders offers state-of-the-art multidisciplinary care, from initial evaluation through treatment and follow-up care. The Center for Lung Cancer and Related Disorders includes doctors from many different fields who have recognized expertise in lung cancer, including specialists in thoracic (lung) surgery. Click Here for more information
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-2000
http://www.massgeneral.org
Mesothelioma services:
The hospital’s Center for Thoracic Cancers is one of New England's most experienced programs for the treatment of lung, esophageal and other thoracic cancers. Mass General was among the first to create a multidisciplinary thoracic oncology clinic. Its team approach ensures that each patient benefits from an individualized, coordinated treatment plan involving thoracic oncology experts from a wide array of specialties. Click Here for more information
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 639-2000
http://www.mskcc.org
Mesothelioma services:
Having pioneered a number of new treatments for mesothelioma, Memorial Sloan-Kettering is one of the leading centers in the U.S. for the treatment of the disease. The hospital has established the nation's largest database of mesothelioma patients. Its thoracic (chest) physicians take an interdisciplinary approach to treating mesothelioma. The team includes medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and basic scientists. Click Here for more information
Mount Sinai Medical Center
5 E. 98th St.
New York, NY 10029
212-241-6500
http://www.mountsinaimedicalcenter.org/msh/msmc-home.jsp
Mesothelioma services:
The Mount Sinai Thoracic Oncology Service provides state-of the-art, personalized, compassionate, and multidisciplinary medical care to patients suffering from thoracic malignancies. The Thoracic Oncology Service is also committed to the development of basic science and clinical research programs and professional development through its fellowship programs. Evaluation services include CT scan, PET scan, fiber-optic and rigid bronchoscopy, video-assisted thoracoscopy, and open lung biopsy with an expert pulmonary pathologist on site for diagnosis and referral. Treatment options include surgery, radiation (external beam and brachytherapy), chemotherapy and endobronchial laser with or without bronchial stenting. Click Here for more information
Norris Cotton Cancer Center
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
212-241-6500
http://www.cancer.dartmouth.edu
Mesothelioma services:
The Norris Cotton Cancer Center’s Comprehensive Thoracic Oncology Program engages specialists from multiple disciplines to detect tumors earlier, stage them more accurately, and provide the appropriate modes of therapy. Patients seen through the center’s Interdisciplinary Lung Cancer Clinic are able to coordinate individual appointments with cancer specialists on a single day. Click Here for more information
NYU Langone Medical Center
550 First Ave. New York, NY 10016
212-263-7300
http://www.nyumedicalcenter.org
Mesothelioma services:
Novel mesothelioma treatments involving surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and new molecular therapies are becoming available through the NYU Thoracic Oncology Program and other cancer centers with mesothelioma programs and experts. Click Here for more information
Yale Cancer Center
333 Cedar St.
New Haven, CT 06510
203-785-2959
http://www.yalecancercenter.org
Mesothelioma services:
The Yale Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Program (TOP) is a multidisciplinary program dedicated to providing cutting-edge evaluation and treatment to patients with thoracic malignancies in an efficient and coordinated manner. Through TOP, patients have access to nationally recognized expert clinicians, who provide an organized, collaborative approach to cancer care, and access to the latest technologies and treatments. Patients also benefit from newly available cancer therapies resulting from scientific insights gained in Yale laboratories and those of other comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Click Here for more information
Southeast
Duke University Medical Center
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 684-8111
http://www.dukehealth.org
Mesothelioma services:
The Duke Thoracic Oncology Program is dedicated to improving the care and outcomes of patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies such as mesothelioma. Its team of specialists includes nationally known thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, and other professionals, many of whom have been rated best in the region and nation by their physician peers. These specialists work together to plan a comprehensive treatment strategy for each patient that provides the best chance of survival as well as better quality of life during and after treatment. The Duke Thoracic Oncology Program is also a national leader in the development of novel treatments for lung cancer. Duke offers patients access to an extensive array of clinical trials, a factor which has been proven to improve outcomes. Click Here for more information
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
1365C Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30322
1-888-WINSHIP
http://cancer.emory.edu
Mesothelioma services:
Emory Winship Cancer Institute features a comprehensive team of specialists in cancers of the lungs and aerodigestive tract. Team members are fully dedicated to the care of patients and the discovery of new treatments for these cancers. Experts draw upon Emory's resources in thoracic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and pulmonology. Emory Winship's care team also includes pathologists, radiologists, advanced practice nurses, and oncology nurses who are dedicated to lung and aerodigestive cancer treatment and research. Click Here for more information
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
12902 Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 972-4673
http://www.moffitt.usf.edu
Mesothelioma services:
The Moffitt Cancer Center’s Thoracic Oncology Program provides patients and referring physicians with the most current methods of care and support available in the world today. The Thoracic Oncology Program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate and treat lung and other thoracic cancers. This approach includes a team of physicians specializing in medical oncology, pulmonology, surgery, pathology, radiation therapy and radiology. These specialists work together to ensure coordinated care, good communication and an aggressive approach to treatment. Click Here for more information
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
(410) 955-5000
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Mesothelioma services:
The Division of Thoracic Surgery is dedicated to the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of (non-cardiac) diseases of the chest. Service is provided for a broad range of thoracic issues, including Mesothelioma, at both the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Faculty provides state-of-the-art surgical techniques and oncologic therapies. The hospital applies modern techniques of minimally invasive procedures including video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotics surgery. Through multidisciplinary approaches, the hospital provides optimal surgical and non-surgical treatment options while streamlining consultations with other colleagues. Click Here for more information
Markey Cancer Center and the University of Kentucky
800 Rose St.
Lexington, KY
859-257-1000
http://www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey
Mesothelioma services:
The Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Program includes multiple oncology specialists who have a broad range of expertise in all aspects of lung cancer, including mesothelioma. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatments are state-of-the-art, supplemented by national research studies as well as treatments with promising new drug regimens. Click Here for more information
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
86 Jonathan Lucas St.
Charleston, SC 29452
(843) 792-9300
http://hcc.musc.edu
Mesothelioma services:
Surgeons at the Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) are among the few in the state who devote their practice entirely to general thoracic surgery. The Center also handles more thoracic cancer cases than most institutions in the state, resulting in some of the nation’s best outcomes. HCC’s Thoracic Cancer program specializes in all aspects of diagnosis, surgery, treatment and management of mesothelioma and other cancers. HCC offers patients a number of clinical trials that treat tumors to the lungs, chest, and esophagus with unique, novel therapies. Click Here for more information
University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham
1802 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35249
(205) 934-4011
http://www.health.uab.edu
Mesothelioma services:
The UAB Mesothelioma Clinic is a component of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, which provides complete care for mesothelioma patients, including diagnosis, treatment and supportive care services. The Clinic is committed to improving the outlook for mesothelioma patients through novel clinical trials and the education of patients about the disease. Click Here for more information
University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
22 S. Greene St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-888-8823
http://www.umgcc.org
Mesothelioma services:
The Thoracic Oncology Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center is one of the pioneering institutions nationally, using a finely tuned multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. With its multidisciplinary care program, patients have access to all of the team members in one visit. Treatment with medical, surgical and radiation oncologists is coordinated through one specialized nurse. Communication is maximized and patient stress and inconvenience is minimized. This "one-stop shopping" approach has been found to be the best way to tackle the complex care for this difficult disease. Click Here for more information
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of North Carolina
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
http://cancer.unc.edu
Mesothelioma services:
The Thoracic Oncology Program brings leading-edge multidisciplinary and compassionate care to patients with thoracic malignancies. Incorporating specialists from pulmonary medicine, surgery, medical and radiation oncology, thoracic radiology, pathology, and oncology nursing into a single patient care team, our team ensures that expertly developed care is individualized for each patient and delivered in a well-coordinated and caring manner. Click Here for more information
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1211 22nd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-5000
http://www.vanderbilt.edu
Mesothelioma services:
Vanderbilt’s Department of Thoracic Surgery is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of tumors of the esophagus and chest. Its surgeons have over 50 years of collective experience in the management of esophageal cancer. The team consists of thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, medical students, case managers, physical therapists and dieticians. A multidisciplinary approach considers every aspect of therapy. Click Here for more information
Midwest
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
4100 John R
Detroit, MI 48201
313-745-8746
http://www.karmanos.org
Mesothelioma services:
The Institute's Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Team diagnoses and treats cancers of the lung, thymus gland and esophagus as well as mesothelioma. The Institute’s thoracic oncology experts are national leaders in chest malignancies and recognized experts in the treatment of thoracic cancers among national cooperative groups. Click Here for more information
Mayo Clinic
200 S.W. First Street
Rochester, MN 55905
(507) 284-2511
http://www.mayoclinic.org
Mesothelioma services:
Mayo Clinic sees three to four new Mesothelioma cases every month. Physicians from all over the world refer patients with mesothelioma to Mayo Clinic. Mayo's strength lies in the ability to quickly assemble a team of experts from several areas, such as pulmonary medicine, thoracic surgery, oncology (cancer), radiation therapy and pathology who work with the patient to obtain a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan — usually within a few days. Click Here for more information
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
1030 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 278-4822
(888) 600-4822
Mesothelioma services:
The Thoracic Oncology Program of the IU Simon Cancer Center brings leading-edge care to men and women with cancers of the chest, including lung, esophagus, pleura, chest wall, and mediastinum. Its team is composed of specialists in thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, pulmonology, medical oncology, dietetics, psychology, and nursing who work together to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient. The Thoracic Oncology Program combines clinical and laboratory expertise. Promising scientific discoveries undergo rigorous testing in the laboratory and clinic and help lead to new and improved patient care options. Click Here for more information
Rush University Medical Center
1653 W. Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-5000
http://www.rush.edu
Mesothelioma services:
The Coleman Foundation Comprehensive Lung Cancer Clinic is a multidisciplinary group of highly trained physicians that provides comprehensive care for patients diagnosed with, or suspected to have, lung cancer and other malignancies of the chest, including Mesothelioma. The Clinic provides a full range of the latest diagnostic and most innovative treatment options, including minimally invasive surgery (VATS), groundbreaking targeted therapies, advanced chemotherapy approaches, the latest radiation treatments and a full range of surgical options for both early and advanced lung cancer. Click Here for more information
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 South Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-1000
http://www.uchospitals.edu
Mesothelioma services:
For more than 20 years, the University of Chicago has been a pioneer in the study and treatment of malignant mesothelioma. Its program is comprised of a dedicated team of medical oncologists, surgeons, nurses, pathologists, imaging specialists, and scientists who understand the unique characteristics of this disease. The Center’s comprehensive and multidisciplinary focus is a direct reflection of the hospital’s clinical interest in mesothelioma and its expertise in developing novel treatment protocols that extend lives. The testing and use of promising new approaches for Mesothelioma – such as chemotherapy, novel targeted agents, and surgery – is one of the Center’s highest priorities. Click Here for more information
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 936-4000
http://www.med.umich.edu
Mesothelioma services:
The University of Michigan’s Multidisciplinary Lung Clinic offers patients the best possible comprehensive care, including state-of-the-art treatments and investigational therapies. A team of specialists from thoracic surgery, medical and radiation oncology, pulmonary medicine, radiology, nuclear medicine and pathology come together to evaluate patients with known or suspected lung tumors in a timely and coordinated manner. Click Here for more information
University of Minnesota Cancer Center
425 E. River Pkwy. # 754
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-5631
http://www.cancer.umn.edu
Mesothelioma services:
At the University of Minnesota, patients with cancer of the chest region (thorax) are treated at the Masonic Cancer Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. Thoracic cancer patients often require complex therapeutic approaches that combine surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and, in many cases, novel therapies and procedures. The Thoracic Oncology Program applies its comprehensive, multidisciplinary team approach to caring for more than 1,000 of these patients each year. Click Here for more information
William Beaumont Hospital
3601 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073
313-343-1000
https://www.beaumonthospitals.com/cancer
Mesothelioma services:
Surgeons in the hospital’s division of thoracic surgery offer state-of-the-art care for disorders of the airways, lungs, esophagus, diaphragm and chest wall. Beaumont thoracic surgeons represent an integral part of the multidisciplinary team including pulmonologists, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists and nuclear medicine specialists dealing with the evaluation and treatment of tumors arising in the chest. Click Here for more information
Southwest
Arizona Cancer Center
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Linda Garland, MD
1515 N. Campbell Ave., PO Box 245024
Tucson, Arizona 85724
http://www.azcc.arizona.edu
Mesothelioma services:
The Arizona Cancer Center's Lung Cancer Team takes a comprehensive and individualized approach to patient care and offers a wide variety of services ranging from evaluation of abnormal radiographs to cancer prevention and diagnosis, treatment, research and supportive care. The team's efforts include the design of clinical trials that bring the most active new agents to patients, laboratory research on the biology of lung cancer, and the exploration of new strategies to prevent, diagnose and cure lung cancer. In addition, patients are offered minimally invasive thoracic surgery and radiation therapy with the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Click Here for more information
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 792-2121
http://www.mdanderson.org
Mesothelioma services:
M. D. Anderson's Thoracic Center is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with all stages of lung and chest cancers. The Center’s surgeons, oncologists and radiation therapists collaborate to treat mesothelioma and cancers of the lung, esophagus, trachea, chest wall, pericardium and pulmonary system, which often require more than one type of treatment. M.D. Anderson constantly employs new and advanced technologies and treatment options. As with any cancer, ensuring the best treatment requires accurate diagnosis and staging. M. D. Anderson offers the latest diagnostic techniques available, such as positron emission tomography (PET), high resolution CT scanning, endobronchial and esophageal ultrasound and advanced bronchoscopic imaging. Click Here for more information
West
City of Hope
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-8111
http://www.cityofhope.org
Mesothelioma services:
City of Hope’s Division of Thoracic Surgery employs the latest and most effective surgical techniques in treating chest diseases such as lung and esophageal cancer, chest wall cancer, pleural cancers (including mesothelioma) and mediastinal tumors. Minimally invasive approaches are used whenever possible and may result in quicker recovery times and fewer surgical complications. Patients benefit from an integrated approach to managing conditions affecting the lungs and thoracic cavity: a coordinated effort between all members of the treatment team determines the need for post-surgery follow-up with radiation and/or chemotherapy to ensure the best possible outcomes. Click Here for more information
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-825-9111
http://www.uclahealth.org
Mesothelioma services:
The UCLA Thoracic Oncology Program is designed to provide a comprehensive approach in the treatment of all types and stages of lung cancer. Patients referred to the Thoracic Oncology Program are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team composed of thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pulmonologists working with research, nursing, and support staff. The Program’s mission is to provide the best patient care through promoting a multidisciplinary team approach, practicing evidence based medicine, providing cutting edge treatments, and making new discoveries in chest cancers. Click Here for more information
Stanford University Hospital, Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
877-668-7535
http://cancer.stanford.edu
Mesothelioma services:
Specialists at the Stanford Cancer Center not only treat mesothelioma, but also offer the most advanced diagnostic technologies and treatments available today. Stanford Cancer Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to mesothelioma through the Thoracic Oncology Program. Physicians from a variety of specialties are involved in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and therapy. The treatment team includes faculty physicians from surgical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, medical oncology, and pulmonary medicine. The Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board meets weekly to evaluate newly diagnosed patients with a team approach. Click Here for more information
University of California, Davis, Cancer Center
4501 X St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
916-734-5959
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/cancer
Mesothelioma services:
The Thoracic Oncology Program at UC Davis Cancer Center is a national and international center of excellence for lung cancer therapy. It is the largest and most comprehensive program in Northern California, providing a wide array of clinical and research services, ranging from prevention strategies to new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of other thoracic malignancies, such as mesothelioma, is available. The Center’s Thoracic Oncology specialists rank among the country's leading lung cancer researchers, designing and conducting clinical trials of promising investigational therapies that often become the recognized standards nationally and internationally. Clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute are available for almost every situation and stage of lung cancer. Click Here for more information
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center
500 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-1000
http://www.ucsfhealth.org
Mesothelioma services:
The Thoracic Oncology Clinic and Thoracic Surgery Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Zion use many approaches for treatment — combining surgery, radiation and chemotherapy — for conditions, including esophageal cancer and mesothelioma. Click Here for more information
University of Colorado Cancer Center
1665 N. Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
303-315-8801
http://www.uccc.info
Mesothelioma services:
The University of Colorado Cancer Center Lung Cancer Team includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists and others, all specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of lung and chest cancers, along related cancers such as malignant mesothelioma. Click Here for more information
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