M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic

History of M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic

The M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic at the University of Minnesota was established in 1991, and is part of a larger health care and education facility that includes the Medical School, College of Pharmacy, School of Public Health and more. The M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic is one of 70 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation.

Mesothelioma Care at M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic

The M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic at the University of Minnesota utilizes the latest technology to offer mesothelioma patients the best cancer care. In addition to their years of experience with traditional treatment methods, like lung surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, many specialists at the clinic are helping to lead research through clinical trials to advance diagnostic methods and therapies available for patients with all types of thoracic cancers.

The M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic is dedicated to providing patients with personalized treatment plans based on their individual case, including their age, overall health, mesothelioma stage and type. In addition to their ability to offer a wide range of conventional and emerging therapies, the clinic also strives to provide numerous supportive services to ensure the mental and emotional wellbeing of patients. They offer integrative therapies for symptom management, complementary medicines to help with treatment side effects like acupuncture and breath work, physical wellness programs to help patients get stronger and overcome fatigue and a variety of support groups to bolster emotional wellness.

The clinic also offers a cancer information phone line where patients can call to ask questions about cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, available clinical trials and get help finding support groups. The thoracic cancer team is actively involved in national and regional cancer trials for a variety of thoracic cancers. Clinical research and treatment partners include the University’s Stem Cell Institute, Center for Immunology, Center for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and the Institute of Human Genetics.

M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic Specializations

• Chemotherapy
• Cryosurgery
• Photodynamic therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Lung resection
• Robotic surgery

M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic Accreditations

• National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation