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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.


01. Statistics

Louisiana Mesothelioma Statistics

  • 769 mesothelioma deaths (1999 – 2015)
  • 204 asbestosis deaths (1999 – 2015)
  • 973 total deaths (1999 – 2015)
02. Cancer Centers

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

The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center

The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center

New Orleans, LA 70121
Willis-Knighton Cancer Center

Willis-Knighton Cancer Center

Shreveport, LA 71103
03. Doctors

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

Photo of Brian L. Pettiford, M.D.

Brian L. Pettiford, M.D.

Thoracic Surgeon
New Orleans, LA
Bio
Photo of Suma Satti Reddy, M.D.

Suma Satti Reddy, M.D.

Medical Oncologist
New Orleans, LA
Bio

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.

04. Clinical Trials

Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Louisiana

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

Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research (iCaRe2)


Conditions: Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Esophageal Neoplasms, Endometrial Neoplasms, Thyroid Neoplasms, Mesothelioma, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Salivary Gland Neoplasms, Anus Neoplasms, Gallbladder Neoplasms, Bile Duct Neoplasms, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms, Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Urethral Neoplasms, Vaginal Neoplasms, Laryngeal Neoplasms, Mouth Neoplasms, Adenomatous Polyposis Coli, Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis, Testicular Neoplasms, Intestinal Neoplasms, Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms, Penile Neoplasms, Ureteral Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Plasma Cell, Peritoneal Neoplasms, Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Unknown Primary, Duodenal Neoplasms, Lip Neoplasms, Thymus Neoplasms, Paraproteinemias

Last Updated: August 9, 2023

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Colorado Springs, CO. Denver, CO. Durango, CO. Lakewood, CO. Littleton, CO. Longmont, CO. Louisville, CO. Parker, CO. Pueblo, CO. Westminster, CO. Daytona Beach, FL. DeLand, FL. Orange City, FL. Palm Coast, FL. Aurora, IL. Moline, IL. Yorkville, IL. Fort Wayne, IN. Indianapolis, IN. Indianapolis, IN. Indianapolis, IN. Kokomo, IN. Council Bluffs, IA. Davenport, IA. Spencer, IA. Waterloo, IA. Overland Park, KS. New Orleans, LA. Portland, ME. Randallstown, MD. Westminster, MD. Holyoke, MA. Ann Arbor, MI. Aitkin, MN. Brainerd, MN. Duluth, MN. Duluth, MN. Fergus Falls, MN. Marshall, MN. Joplin, MO. Kansas City, MO. Kansas City, MO. Kansas City, MO. Liberty, MO. Saint Joseph, MO. Kalispell, MT. Missoula, MT. Hastings, NE. Norfolk, NE. North Platte, NE. O'Neill, NE. Omaha, NE. Omaha, NE. Omaha, NE. Scottsbluff, NE. Glens Falls, NY. Utica, NY. Fayetteville, NC. Fargo, ND. Minot, ND. Pittsburgh, PA. Aberdeen, SD. Mitchell, SD. Sioux Falls, SD. Sioux Falls, SD. Yankton, SD. Yankton, SD. Yankton, SD. Rutland, VT. Fredericksburg, VA. Appleton, WI. Brookfield, WI. Franklin, WI. Mequon, WI. Milwaukee, WI. Oshkosh, WI. Racine, WI. Wauwatosa, WI.

05. Support Services

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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