Finding a Mesothelioma Doctor or Specialist
Mesothelioma is rare cancer and most doctors are unfamiliar with the diagnosis, progression, and treatment of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is typically treated by a team of doctors rather than by a single physician. You may run into professionals called oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and pulmonologists. Choosing a doctor that is right for you can make all the difference in your treatment experience.
Your doctor should be well experienced with the diagnosis of mesothelioma, available treatments, and current clinical trials. It never hurts to obtain a second opinion, and while you may be most comfortable with your primary care physician, forming a doctor-patient relationship with an experienced mesothelioma physician is very important to your survival.
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Mesothelioma Doctors / Treatment Centers
Did you know?
It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979.
The following physicians are specialists in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Research Foundation of Association
Dr. Gill at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles.
(800) 909-Meso (6376)
5716 Corsa Avenue, Suite 203
Westlake Village, CA 91362
www.mesorfa.org
Dr. Robert Cameron
University of at Los Angeles School of Medicine
P. O. Box 951741
Los Angeles, 90095-1741
310-794-7333
Dr. David Jablons
UCSF Mt. Zion Medical Center
2330 Post St., Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94143
415-885-3882
Dr. Theirry Jahan
2356 Sutter, 7th FL
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-567-5581
Dr. Mark Lischner
2 Medical Plaza, Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95661
916-786-7498
Jenny Mao, MD
David Geffen School of Medicine University of Los Angeles
Division of Pulmonary
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
200 UCLA Medical Plaza Suite-Pulmonary
Los Angeles, 90095-1690
310-206-7858
Solomon I. Hamburg, MD
Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
8635 W. 3rd, #665W
Los Angeles, 90048
310-289-2840
Marianna Kcozywas, MD
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Duarte, 91010-3000
626-359-8111
Ronald Natale, MD Director
National Lung Cancer Research Program
Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center
8701 Gracie Allan Dr.
Los Angeles, 90048
310-423-8030 Toll free 1-800-CEDARS-1 2
Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
The Burnham Institute
10901 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
619–455–6480 x3209
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of , Irvine (UCI)
101 The City Drive, S
Orange, CA 92868
City of Hope National Medical Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
(866) 434-HOPE (4673)
Moores Cancer Center
University of , San Diego (UCSD)
3855 Health Sciences Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
Request an appointment: (866) 773-2703 or (858) 822-6200
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of at Los Angeles
10833 Le Conte Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1781
800-825-2631
310-825-5268
USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
213-764-0816 (323) 865-3000
University of , San Francisco (UCSF) Comprehensive Cancer Center
1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Request an appointment: (888) 689-8273 or (415) 885-7777
Salk Institute Cancer Center
10010 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
619–453–4100 x1386
Stanford University Comprehensive Cancer Center
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Request an appointment: (877) 668-7535
Wadsworth Veterans Administration Hospital
11301 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90073
More Mesothelioma Cancer Resources
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov
Reviews of current medical articles that deal with the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma.
http://www.gretmar.com/webdoctor/OncologyCLSoft.html
Cancer News offers many links for many types of cancer, including breast cancer; colon cancer; gynecologic cancers; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer; brain cancer and other central nervous system tumors; prostate and testicular cancers; skin cancers; links to sites created by cancer patients; and support groups.
http://www.cancernews.com/quickload.htm
A site that is scientific in nature but that provides thorough explanations of mesothelioma and its different forms.
http://www.graylab.ac.uk/cancernet/201071.html
Support Groups
Lung Cancer Online is intended to facilitate the time consuming and often frustrating process of learning about lung cancer, treatment options and support services.
http://www.lungcanceronline.org/
The American Cancer Society Web site offers comprehensive information and resources to help those who fight cancer.
http://www.cancer.org/
Oncolink is a multimedia oncology resource for information about cancer, and to provide educational information to both health care personnel and cancer patients and their families.
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/
The American Lung Association's mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
http://www.lungusa.org/
Information about UPMC's Comprehensive Lung Center, and links to other sites.
http://www.upmc.edu/clc/
Research Sites
This provides a wealth of information related to clinical trials, such as a listing of more than 41,000 industry- and government-sponsored clinical trials as well as new drug therapies recently approved by the FDA.
http://www.centerwatch.com/
The Lung Cancer Information Center is an electronic library of comprehensive educational materials on cancer for healthcare professionals and patients.
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