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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.

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Louisiana Mesothelioma Statistics

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

The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center

The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center

New Orleans, LA 70121
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Willis-Knighton Cancer Center

Willis-Knighton Cancer Center

Shreveport, LA 71103
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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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Brian L. Pettiford, MD

Thoracic Surgeon
Jefferson, LA
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Suma Satti Reddy, MD

Medical Oncologist
Jefferson, LA
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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.

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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: October 28, 2025

Status: Active, not recruiting

Locations: New Orleans, LA

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

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: August 16, 2021

Status: Completed

Locations: Baton Rouge, LA; Covington, LA; New Orleans, LA

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

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: October 28, 2020

Status: Completed

Locations: New Orleans, LA

Gemcitabine and Epirubicin in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: December 5, 2016

Status: Completed

Locations: New Orleans, LA

Collecting Tumor Samples From Patients With Gynecological Tumors

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: October 26, 2016

Status: Completed

Locations: Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; Shreveport, LA

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

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: April 16, 2013

Status: Completed

Locations: Marrero, LA

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

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: October 5, 2012

Status: Completed

Locations: New Orleans, LA; Shreveport, LA

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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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