Delaware Mesothelioma Doctors, Cancer Centers and Treatment
People diagnosed with mesothelioma who live in Delaware have access to a number of quality health care options. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available in Delaware include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Beyond these conventional treatments, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Delaware.
We have listed top mesothelioma doctors that practice in Delaware as well as the top cancer care centers in the state. A number of local cancer support services has been included as well for your convenience. Read more about health care options available to you in Delaware here.
Find a Mesothelioma Cancer Center in Delaware
We have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers in Delaware. Please click on a cancer center link for more information about the clinical programs offered, affiliated mesothelioma doctors and how to contact the cancer center.
Helen F. Graham Cancer Center
Newark, DE
The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center in Newark, Delaware is home to the Thoracic, Esophageal, and Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Center specializing in mesothelioma treatment.
Doctors who Treat Mesothelioma in Delaware
If you need help with getting an accurate diagnosis or developing a treatment plan, the following mesothelioma doctors and oncologists in Delaware have the expertise to assist you. More detailed information about each doctor is available by clicking on the appropriate a doctor detail link. Details about their background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, office locations and contact information is provided.
Dr. Masters
Newark, DE
Dr. Gregory A. Masters
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 366-1200
Dr. Gregory A. Masters is a medical oncologist at Christiana Care Health System’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center located in Newark, Delaware. He specializes in the treatment of lung cancer.
Dr. Mulligan
Newark, DE
Dr. Charles R. Mulligan, Jr. is chief of thoracic surgery at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center on the campus of Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware where he specializes in the treatment of both malignant and non-malignant diseases relative to the lungs, mediastinum, chest wall, esophagus, thymus, and diaphragm.
Mesothelioma patients sometimes will travel long distances to meet with top mesothelioma doctors and thoracic surgeons across the country. These experts will usually focus on a particular type of mesothelioma within their practice.
Top 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
Find Cancer Support Services in Delaware
Cancer support services for mesothelioma patients include patient transport, temporary housing, physical therapy and counseling. The following local services may be of help to you while you are receiving treatment for mesothelioma in Delaware.
Delaware Treatment Support Services
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Counseling & Support Groups
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Cancer Support Community Delaware
(Wilmington)
302-995-2850 -
Cancer Support Community Delaware
(Rehoboth Beach)
302-645-9150 -
Christina Care Health System
(Wilmington)
800-693-CARE -
Love in the Name of Christ
(Bear)
302-221-5683 -
Cancer Support Community Delaware
(Dover)
302-734-0898
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Cancer Support Community Delaware
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Long-Term Housing
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Pettinaro Residential Housing
(Wilmington)
302-999-0708 -
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
(Wilmington)
302-656-HUGS
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Pettinaro Residential Housing
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Patient Transport
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Jean Birch Senior Center
(Middletown)
302-378-4758 -
Primecare Medical Transport
(Milford)
302-422-0900 -
Generations Home Care
(New Castle)
302-276-1466
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Jean Birch Senior Center
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Physical Therapy
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Bayhealth
(Dover)
302-674-4700 -
University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic
(Newark)
302-831-8893 -
Atlantic Physical Therapy
(Millsboro)
302-934-0304
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Bayhealth
Financial Assistance for Mesothelioma Treatment
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: The table above does not take insurance payments or reimbursements into account. These cost estimates are estimated using data from the FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup tool, Healthcare Bluebook, and other sources.
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 Delaware, you may be entitled to compensation. You must file your claim within the appropriate statute of limitations for the state of Delaware.
Resources for Delaware Mesothelioma Patients
- Financial Assistance Available to Help with Treatment Costs
- Request a Free Mesothelioma Treatment Guide
- Speak with an 11-Year Mesothelioma Survivor
- Sign up for Our Mesothelioma Treatment Alert
