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Mesothelioma DoctorsOncologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. While there is no mesothelioma cure, some oncologists have searched for advanced treatments for this disease have made incredible strides in recent years. For patients and family members learning of a mesothelioma diagnosis, finding a doctor and treatment center that you can trust is crucial.

All of the physicians below specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma, and are dedicated to providing the very best in thoracic care to their patients. For more information about leading mesothelioma doctors, please click on your state below.

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Choosing the Best Mesothelioma Doctor for You

Finding a mesothelioma specialist who can diagnose, treat, and follow up on your needs as a patient is one of the most important things you can do to help improve your chances of surviving this disease. When you have a doctor you can trust, it will help reduce the stress you and your family are feeling at this demanding time in your life.

Because mesothelioma is so rare, many doctors don’t have much experience with this form of cancer. Therefore, it’s important to be engaged and ask questions when choosing your mesothelioma doctor. Taking the time to research your potential doctor and the medical center they are affiliated with is so important to ensure you receive the best care possible and feel comfortable with your medical team through your treatment and after-care.

While choosing a mesothelioma doctor one should consider:

Experience

Treatment

Trust and Communication

Practical Concerns

Top Mesothelioma Doctors By Specialty

Mesothelioma doctors often specialize in treating either pleural or peritoneal meosthelioma.

Top Pleural Mesothelioma Doctors

Top Peritoneal Mesothelioma Doctors

Important Questions About Mesothelioma to Ask Your Doctor

As you move through the process of diagnosis and treatment, it is important to ensure that you maintain clear communication channels with your health care team. In an effort to assist you in planning for this important communication with your mesothelioma doctors, we have provided a framework below to help you get the information that you will find most helpful at the start of your care. Remember this—every question is important! Here are some questions that you might want to ask your doctor:

Be Prepared with the Following Checklist
  • What type of mesothelioma cancer have I been diagnosed with?
  • Is the cancer localized or has it spread to other organs in the body
  • Have you identified the mesothelioma stage my cancer has progressed to? What does that mean for me?
  • Is there a treatment protocol that you can recommend?
  • How effective do you believe the treatment will be?
  • Are there any risks or side effects associated with these mesothelioma treatment options? If so, how severe are they?
  • Given your findings to date what do you believe my prognosis to be?
  • Is there a cure for mesothelioma?
  • If you believe my cancer is curable, is there a chance that it will come back?
  • What kind of recovery times can I expect?
  • Are there any clinical trials available for me to participate in given my diagnosis?
  • How can I go about seeking a second opinion?
  • How can I begin preparing now for any recommended treatment options?

Asking these questions will provide you with a good start to developing open communications with your provider. It is entirely probable, however, that you will have additional questions of your own. Please think about these in advance and write them down before you get to the doctors office. We hope that you find this framework useful in establishing a good rapport with your cancer care team.

Author: Linda Molinari

Editor in Chief, Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance

Linda Molinari
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