Mesothelioma Treatment Centers in Colorado
Numerous commercial, industrial, and residential operations throughout the Colorado have used asbestos, thus posing health risks to people who work or live near these sites. These include companies Conoco and Ultramar-Diamond, several power plants, and other industries that valued asbestos-laden products for their durability, heat resistance, sound proofing, and insulating properties.
Colorado Asbestos Problems
In Colorado, the problem of asbestos exposure is compounded by the legacy of the industries that once thrived in our state. For example, abandoned industrial and military sites are now being transformed into residential neighborhoods. Sadly, the remnants of asbestos products that taint these areas pose a major threat to the construction workers and other crews who develop these areas, not to mention the residents who then occupy these communities. This situation has and continues to affect the Lowry area and areas along the east slope of the Rockies.
Old mines continue to pose a threat as well. For example, Black Cloud Mine in Leadville, which has been closed for almost 40 years, continues to pose health threats since the company who owns it has not properly cleaned up its asbestos problem there. In other areas of Colorado asbestos still poses a threat because the cost of abatement is an issue for the owners.
Exposure to asbestos in Colorado poses serious health risks including the lung disease asbestosis and the rare but fatal cancer mesothelioma, which attacks the lining of the organs.
Colorado Treatment Centers
If you or a loved one has worked in affected industries or has lived in an area with risks for asbestos exposure, it is a good idea to get regular health check ups. Fortunately, some excellent mesothelioma treatment centers and experienced doctors are available in Colorado. Please see below for a list of mesothelioma treatment centers in Colorado who can help.
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
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Also called the National Jewish Hospital, the National Jewish Medical and Research Center has been voted the top respiratory hospital in the United States for the last 10 years by U.S. News & World Report.
University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center
The Anschultz Medical Campus
13001 E. 17th Place
Aurora, Colorado 80045
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University of Colorado Cancer Center
Anschutz Cancer Pavilion
1665 N. Ursula Street, PO Box 6510
Aurora, Colorado 80045
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University of Colorado Cancer Center
Division of Medical Oncology
12801 E. 17th Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80010
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University of Colorado Cancer Center
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Karen Kelly, MD
4200 E. 9th Ave., B-158
Denver, Colorado 80262
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University of Colorado Cancer Center Department of Medical Oncology
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Fred Hirsch, MD, PhD
1665 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80010
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