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Louisiana Mesothelioma Treatment

Linda Molinari
Author: Linda Molinari
Francis Perry Wilson, MD
Last Updated: 12/3/2025

Mesothelioma patients who live in Louisiana have access to quality mesothelioma treatment in state. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Additionally, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Louisiana. Find quality health care options available in Louisiana below.

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Louisiana Mesothelioma Statistics

  • 769mesothelioma deaths (1999 – 2015)
  • 204asbestosis deaths (1999 – 2015)
  • 973total deaths (1999 – 2015)

Louisiana Mesothelioma Cancer Centers

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located in Louisiana. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered and how to contact the cancer center.

Louisiana Mesothelioma Cancer Clinics

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The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Willis-Knighton Cancer Center
Shreveport, LA 71103

Top Louisiana Mesothelioma Doctors

We have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that practice in the state of Louisiana. Please click on the doctor name to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and office locations.

Louisiana Mesothelioma Doctors

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Dr. Brian L. Pettiford
Thoracic Surgeon
New Orleans, LA
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Dr. Suma Satti Reddy
Medical Oncologist
New Orleans, LA

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 mesothelioma type within their practice.

Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Louisiana

The following clinical trials are in progress or actively recruiting participants in the state of Louisiana:

Atezolizumab, Pemetrexed Disodium, Cisplatin, and Surgery With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage I-III Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma

Conditions: Mesothelioma
Last Updated: 11/10/2025
Status: Active, not recruiting
Locations: New Orleans, LA; Phoenix, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Hot Springs, AR; Arroyo Grande, CA

Pemetrexed Disodium/Observation in Treating Patients W/ Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma w/Out Progressive Disease After 1st Line Chemotherapy

Conditions: Mesothelioma
Last Updated: 8/18/2021
Status: Completed
Locations: Baton Rouge, LA; Covington, LA; New Orleans, LA; New Orleans, LA; New Orleans, LA

Phase II Anetumab Ravtansine as 2nd Line Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)

Conditions: Mesothelioma
Last Updated: 11/4/2020
Status: Completed
Locations: New Orleans, LA; A Coruña; Adana; Alicante; Amsterdam

Gemcitabine and Epirubicin in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma

Conditions: Mesothelioma
Last Updated: 12/7/2016
Status: Completed
Locations: New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; Scottsdale, AZ; Jacksonville, FL; Peoria, IL

Collecting Tumor Samples From Patients With Gynecological Tumors

Conditions: Mesothelioma
Last Updated: 10/28/2016
Status: Completed
Locations: Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; Shreveport, LA; Fayetteville, AR; Fayetteville, AR

Cisplatin, Interferon Alfa, Surgery, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Conditions: Mesothelioma
Last Updated: 4/17/2013
Status: Completed
Locations: Marrero, LA; Philadelphia, PA; Newport News, VA

S9810: Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery

Conditions: Mesothelioma
Last Updated: 10/8/2012
Status: Completed
Locations: New Orleans, LA; New Orleans, LA; New Orleans, LA; Shreveport, LA; Shreveport, LA

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Find Cancer Support Services in Louisiana

Cancer support services for mesothelioma patients include cancer rehabilitation, counseling, extended stay housing, oxygen supplies and patient transport. The following local services may be helpful while you are receiving treatment for mesothelioma cancer in Louisiana.

Louisiana Treatment Support Services

Cancer Rehabilitation

  • Baton Rouge General Cancer Rehabilitation Program
    Baton Rouge
    225-763-4243
  • Benson Cancer Center
    New Orleans
    504-703-5012
  • Tulane Medical Center
    New Orleans
    504-988-5263

Counseling & Support

  • Cancer Services
    Baton Rouge
    225-927-2273
  • Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center 
    New Orleans
    866-624-7637
  • Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
    Baton Rouge
    225-767-0847
  • Thomas & McMahan Cancer Foundation
    New Orleans
    985-788-6951
  • Willis-Knighton Cancer Center
    Shreveport
    318-212-8300

Extended Stay Housing

  • Brent House Hotel
    New Orleans
    800-535-3986
  • Deming Guest Housing
    New Orleans
    504-988-5868
  • Joe's House
    Statewide
    877-563-7468
  • Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge
    New Orleans
    504-219-2200

Oxygen Supplies

  • Carmichaels Pharmacy and Medical Equipment
    Lafayette
    337-412-6205
  • Marie's Medical Supply
    West Monroe
    318-338-3550
  • Ochsner Home Medical Equipment
    Metairie
    504-513-6214
  • Rotech
    Baton Rouge
    225-926-3734

Patient Transport

  • Ameritrans
    Statewide
    866-872-6453
  • Five Star Elite Transportation Services
    Shreveport
    318-505-9505
  • Pilots for Patients
    Monroe
    318-322-5112

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