Alabama Mesothelioma Doctors, Cancer Centers and Treatment
Mesothelioma patients who live in Alabama have access to quality mesothelioma treatment options in state. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available in Alabama include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Beyond these conventional treatments, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Alabama.
We provide a list of top mesothelioma doctors that practice in Alabama as well as the top cancer care centers in the state. A list of local cancer support services has been included as well for your convenience. Learn more about health care options available to you in Alabama here.
Mesothelioma Cancer Centers in Alabama
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located in Alabama. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered and how to contact the cancer center.
University of Alabama Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center
Birmingham, AL
The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, also known as the University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center, located in Birmingham, Alabama treats mesothelioma cancer patients at the Lung Health Center.
Doctors who Treat Mesothelioma in Alabama
We have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that practice in the state of Alabama. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and office locations.
Dr. Robert
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Francisco Robert
Medical Hematologist & Oncologist
Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
VAMC 2B
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-1394
Dr. Francisco Robert is a medical hematologist & oncologist involved in mesothelioma treatment at the Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Cerfolio
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio
Thoracic Surgeon
University of Alabama Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-5937
Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio, Chief of the Section of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leader in the field of robotic thoracic surgery and treating cancers of the lung.
Occasionally, mesothelioma patients will travel to other states to meet with top mesothelioma doctors and thoracic surgeons across the country. These experts will usually concentrate on a particular mesothelioma type within their practice.
Top Pleural Mesothelioma Doctors in the Country
David Sugarbaker, M.D.
Professor of Surgery, Chief of General Thoracic Surgery, Director of the Lung Institute
Baylor College of Medicine
Raphael Bueno, M.D.
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery; Vice Chair of Surgery for Cancer and Translational Research
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Locate Cancer Support Services in Alabama
While receiving treatment, mesothelioma patients may find a need for temporary lodging, patient transport, physical therapy or counseling. We have compiled a list of these cancer support services in Alabama for your convenience.
Alabama Treatment Support Services
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Counseling & Support Groups
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Psychology Today
(Nationwide) -
Mental Health Center Of North Central Alabama
(Decatur)
256-355-5904
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Psychology Today
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Long-Term Housing
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Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge
(Birmingham)
205-558-7860 -
Red Mountain Grace
(Birmingham)
866-656-9064 -
Joe's House
(Statewide)
877-563-7468
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Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge
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Patient Transport
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AmeriTrans
(Nationwide)
866-872-6453 -
Caliber Care and Transport
(Birmingham)
205-206-6984
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AmeriTrans
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Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Inc
(Bessemer)
257-874-8888 -
Medical Transport Of Alabama
(Bessemer)
888-599-2050 -
Critical Care Transport Services
(Birmingham)
345-222-3452
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Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Inc
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Physical Therapy
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Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
(Birmingham)
205-747-2710 -
Bench Mark Physical Therapy
(Helena)
205-621-8822 -
Nesin Physical Therapy
(Huntsville)
256-425-0300
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Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Financial Assistance to Help with Treatment Costs
Mesothelioma treatment is expensive. All of the different treatment related costs can add up quickly. On top of that, many people may need to take time off work or stop working altogether to deal with their cancer diagnosis.
The table below provides cost estimates for some of the procedures commonly used in diagnosing and treating mesothelioma.
Common Costs Associated with Treating Mesothelioma
| Mesothelioma Diagnosis & Treatment Costs | Approximate Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Imaging (CT, PET, MRI) | $800 – $1,600 per scan |
| Needle Biopsy | $500 – $700 |
| Thoracoscopy or Pleuroscopy (lungs) or Laparoscopy (abdomen) | $3,600 – $5,000 |
| Thoracotomy (lungs) or Laparotomy (abdomen) | $7,800 – $7,900 |
| Surgery – Lobectomy/Pneumonectomy (removal of part or all of a lung) | $13,000 – $17,000 |
| Radiation | $7,000 – $12,000 |
| Chemotherapy – Pemetrexed (Alimta®) | $37,000 – $50,000 |
| Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) | $700 – $1,000 |
Note: Costs noted above do not factor in insurance payments and reimbursements. Costs are estimated using data from the FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup tool, Healthcare Bluebook, and other sources to determine the costs of specific procedures.
Filing an Asbestos Exposure Claim
Don’t lose your right to file a claim. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos in Alabama, you may be entitled to compensation. You must file your claim within the appropriate statute of limitations for the state of Alabama.
Free Help for Alabama Mesothelioma Patients
- Request a Free Mesothelioma Treatment Guide
- Speak with an 11-Year Mesothelioma Survivor
- Sign up for Our Mesothelioma Treatment Alert
- Financial Assistance Available to Help with Treatment Costs
