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 Tennessee, including:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
332 North Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38105
901-495-3300
901-495-3301
Clinical Cancer Center
Vanderbilt Cancer Center
Vanderbilt University
649 Medical Research Building
Nashville, TN 37232
800-811-8480
615-936-5847
Clinical Cancer Center
Spencer McCachren, M.D.
Thompson Cancer Center
Knoxville, TN
423-541-1812
Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Memphis
1030 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
888-636-8262
Baptist Memorial Hospital
6019 Walnut Grove Rd.
Memphis, Tenn. 38120
901-226-5000