Massachusetts Mesothelioma Doctors, Cancer Centers and Treatment
If you live in the state of Massachusetts and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have access to a number of treatment options. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available in Massachusetts include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Beyond these conventional treatments, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Massachusetts.
We have listed top mesothelioma doctors that practice in Massachusetts as well as the top cancer care centers in the state. Additionally we have located a number of local cancer treatment support services for your convenience. Read more about health care options available to you in Massachusetts here.
Top Massachusetts Mesothelioma Cancer Centers
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located in Massachusetts. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered and how to contact the cancer center.
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
Brigham and Women's Hospital is home to the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) developed by Dr. David Sugarbaker, and offers state of the art treatment options for pleural mesothelioma patients.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a top cancer center where leading mesothelioma doctors use the latest mesothelioma treatment protocols to help their cancer patients.
Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT
Cambridge, MA
Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT is a top cancer clinic where leading mesothelioma doctors employ the latest treatment methods to help cancer patients.
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, MA
The Center for Thoracic Cancers at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in Boston, Massachusetts specializes in treatment for mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other thoracic cancers.
Find a Mesothelioma Doctor in Massachusetts
For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that are located in Massachusetts. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about their background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and contact information.
Dr. Kent
Boston, MA
Dr. Michael S. Kent
Thoracic Surgeon
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-8252
Dr. Michael S. Kent is a thoracic surgeon who currently serves as Director of Minimally invasive Thoracic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and specializes in the treatment of lung cancer.
Dr. Bueno
Boston, MA
Dr. Raphael Bueno
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery; Co-Director, The Lung Center
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 732-8148
Dr. Raphael Bueno is the Chief of Medicine in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital specializing in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma.
Dr. Swanson
Boston, MA
Dr. Scott Swanson serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts where he specializes in treating mesothelioma cancer.
Dr. Janne
Boston, MA
Dr. Pasi A. Janne
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA 02215
(877) 332-4294
Dr. Pasi A. Janne, MD, PhD is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and specializes in various types of thoracic cancer including malignant mesothelioma.
Dr. Kwiatkowski
Boston, MA
Dr. David J. Kwiatkowski
Thoracic Oncologist
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA 02215
(877) 332-4294
Dr. David J. Kwiatkowski is a thoracic oncologist who specializes in treating thoracic malignancies, including mesothelioma. He treats mesothelioma patients from around the country.
Dr. Kradin
Boston, MA
Dr. Richard L. Kradin
Associate Pathologist
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Pathology Associates
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-1721
Dr. Richard Kradin is an Associate Pathologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Immunopathology Unit where he performs tissue culture and immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry and Northern blotting and immunocytochemistry.
It is not uncommon for patients to travel outside of their current states to meet with top oncologists and thoracic surgeons across the country. These mesothelioma experts usually have a particular focus within their practice.
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Find Cancer Support Services in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Treatment Support Services
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Counseling & Support Groups
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Look Good Feel Better Program, Lowell General Hospital
(Lowell)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, Winchester Hospital's Center for Cancer Care
(Winchester)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, Lahey Medical Center - Peabody
(Peabody)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, Hallmark Health System Hematology and Oncology Center
(Stoneham)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, Massachusetts General Hospital
(Boston)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, MetroWest Medical Center
(Framingham)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
(Newton)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
(Boston)
800-227-2345 -
Boston Medical Center Solomont Center for Hematology and Oncology
(Boston)
617-638-5795 -
Mayor's Health Line
(Boston)
617-534-5050
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Look Good Feel Better Program, Lowell General Hospital
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Look Good Feel Better Program, Mass General North Shore Cancer Center
(Danvers)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, Mount Auburn Hospital
(Cambridge)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, St Elizabeths Medical Center
(Brighton)
800-227-2345 -
Look Good Feel Better Program, Winchester Hospital Breast Care Center
(Woburn)
800-227-2345
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Look Good Feel Better Program, Mass General North Shore Cancer Center
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Long-Term Housing
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American Cancer Society - Maine Hotel Partner Program
(Framingham)
800-227-2345 -
AstraZeneca Hope Lodge - Boston
(Boston)
617-396-5510 -
Boston Housing Authority
(Boston)
617-988-4000 -
American Cancer Society - Massachusetts Hotel Partner Program
(Framingham)
800-227-2345
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American Cancer Society - Maine Hotel Partner Program
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Patient Transport
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Central Boston Elder Services
(Roxbury)
617-277-7416
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Central Boston Elder Services
Help With Mesothelioma Treatment Costs
The costs associated with mesothelioma treatment can add up quickly. Additionally, 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 Massachusetts, you may be entitled to compensation. You must file your claim within the appropriate statute of limitations for the state of Massachusetts.
Resources for Massachusetts Mesothelioma Patients
- Financial Assistance Available to Help with Treatment Costs
- Request a Free Mesothelioma Treatment Guide
- Speak with a 12-Year Mesothelioma Survivor
- Sign up for Our Mesothelioma Treatment Alert
Reviewer: Jennifer R. Lucarelli
Lawyer for Mesothelioma Victims and Their Families
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