Mesothelioma cancer is a devastating diagnosis, and even though the disease is incurable, there are cancer centers across the country that specialize in mesothelioma treatment. Traditional treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are almost always offered at mesothelioma cancer centers, though some centers also offer new and innovative cancer treatments as part of clinical trials. Regardless of the type of treatment, the aim is usually to eliminate as much of the asbestos cancer as possible to improve and even extend a patient's life.

Finding a Mesothelioma Cancer Center

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, it's important to find a cancer center that best suits your individual needs as a patient. Some patients are interested in participating in clinical trials, while others are more interested in a traditional approach to mesothelioma treatment. The physician who diagnosed you may be able to help you find an appropriate mesothelioma cancer center, or you may wish to do some research on your own.

Listed below are a number of medical centers that specialize in mesothelioma treatment and other types of cancer. The list is not exhaustive, but it may help you get a general idea of the types of treatment programs offered for patients with mesothelioma.

• Brigham and Women's Hospital – Boston, Massachusetts, International Pleural Mesothelioma Program
• Markey Cancer Center at University of Kentucky – Lung and thoracic cancer treatment
• Siteman Cancer Center – St. Louis, Missouri, treatment of malignant mesothelioma
• UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina – Thoracic oncology
• Indiana University Cancer Center – Lung and chest cavity cancers
• MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas – Thoracic cancer center
• University of Michigan – Thoracic Oncology Clinic