First, for mesothelioma treatment always consult with your treating physicians or family doctors for advice on getting treatment at specialized institutions or from doctors with particular expertise in mesothelioma treatment. Mesothelioma treatments are improving and can vary dramatically from one patient to another depending on many factors including your overall health and the extent of the disease. Mesothelioma treatment can include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and new clinical trials as well. Only a doctor trained in mesothelioma treatment can provide the proper advice.
For an overview mesothelioma and its treatment, click on: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Treatment can be found in Michigan, including:
Harper Hospital
3990 John R. Ste. 2102
Detroit, MI 48201
313-745-8746
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
(Associated with Wayne State University)
110 E. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
313-833-1146
1-800-KARMANOS
University of Michigan
Comprehensive Cancer Center
102 Observatory
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0724
313-936-1831
Gregory P. Kalemkerian, MD
Clinical Associate Professor,
Department of Internal Medicine Co-Director of Thoracic Oncology Cancer Center
Member University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, MI
734-936-5281