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 Rhode Island, including:
David Ettensohn, M.D.
Pulmonary Medicine
109 Beechwood Avenue
Pawtucket, RI
David Kern, M.D.
Memorial Hospital of RI
Occupational Health Clinic
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
John Pella, M.D.
St. Joseph Hospital
Pulmonary Fatima Unit
200 High Service Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904
S.T. Sambandan, M.D.
Oncologist
1180 Hope Street
Bristol, RI
Anthony Testa M.D.
Oncologist
100 Highland Avenue
Providence, RI 02904