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Contact Information
Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion
2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Westwood, KS 66205
01. History
History of The University of Kansas Cancer Center
The Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion provides expert cancer care in an outpatient setting. The facility, located in Westwood, Kansas, gets its name from husband and wife pair, Richard and Annette Bloch. Their foray into cancer care began when Richard was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 1978.
The cancer care provided at The Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion is all about personalization and ensuring the patient is at ease during their cancer journey. For instance, prior to a patient’s first visit they receive a personalized appointment guide to help them navigate their first time at the center.
While a cancer diagnosis is never easy receiving care from The Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion is done in a way to minimize patient discomfort. The three-story building features many amenities to make a patient’s time there as enjoyable as possible. Included in the facility is a cafe, an accredited boutique and appearance center as well as complimentary valet parking for all patients. Providing these services helps comfort patients, like those with mesothelioma, receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
02. Specializations
The University of Kansas Cancer Center Specializations
- Advanced imaging services
- Blood and marrow transplant
- Chemotherapy
- Outpatient laboratory services
- Pediatric oncology
03. Accreditations
The University of Kansas Cancer Center Accreditations
- U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Cancer Center
04. Mesothelioma Clinical Trials
Mesothelioma Clinical Trials at The University of Kansas Cancer Center
The following clinical trials are in progress or actively recruiting participants at The University of Kansas Cancer Center:
A Study of XmAb®20717 in Subjects With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors
Conditions: Mesothelioma
Last Updated: April 28, 2021
Status: Recruiting
Unfortunately we were not able to locate any active mesothelioma clinical trials in . Clinical Trials are important for exploring new treatment options and improving patient outcomes. You may, however, be able to find clinical trials focusing on mesothelioma in other states.
Here are some other sites that might help you locate mesothelioma-specific clinical trials:
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) Clinical Trials Database - NCI provides a comprehensive list of clinical trials across the U.S. Trials can be searched for based on location, treatment type, and eligibility.
- ClinicalTrials.gov - This web site hosts the U.S. government’s database for clinical trials. You can find specific mesothelioma trials by searching with relevant keywords, such as "mesothelioma," "asbestos-related cancer," or "pleural mesothelioma."
- Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF): The MARF foundation funds mesothelioma research and might have information on current trials.
