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Get details about our clinical trials that are currently enrolling patients.
View Clinical TrialsBecause MD Anderson's Thoracic Center cares for more patients with mesothelioma than almost any other center in the United States, you can be sure you are being cared for by renowned physicians with the highest levels of experience and skill.
Because MD Anderson's Thoracic Center cares for more patients with mesothelioma than almost any other center in the United States, you can be sure you are being cared for by renowned physicians with the highest levels of experience and skill.
We're here to meet our patients where they are and journey with them.
Andrea Ferguson
Employee, Chaplaincy
A team of more than 30 medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists and pathologists – all experts in their fields and mesothelioma – work together closely to customize the best treatment for you. A specially trained support team is part of each group.
Groundbreaking Research
MD Anderson's researchers are pioneering remarkable advances to give you the best chance for fighting mesothelioma. Areas of study include:
- More-precise ways to diagnose mesothelioma
- Targeted radiation therapy that focuses on cancer cells, while causing the least damage to healthy cells
- Novel targeted agents that help your body fight the disease
We constantly test new boundaries with research. Because of this, we can offer many clinical trials (research studies) of new treatments that are not available at other centers. In fact, the dedicated mesothelioma research program at MD Anderson is one of the few in the world.
And, at MD Anderson you're surrounded by the strength of one of the nation's foremost comprehensive cancer centers. We have all the support and wellness services needed to treat the whole person – not just the disease.
Treatment at MD Anderson
Mesothelioma is treated in our Thoracic Center.
Facts
Understanding a disease is the first step toward finding the right care. Get the facts about mesothelioma, including the different types, how it starts and who’s at risk.
Did You Know?
In a tradition that begin in 1996, MD Anderson radiation patients celebrate the end of their treatment by ringing a bell at our radiation treatment centers.
Symptoms
Most cancers have the same symptoms as other, less serious conditions. Still, it’s important to know the signs.
Diagnosis
Blood tests, imaging exams and even surgical procedures are used to check for cancer.
Treatment
Common cancer treatments include chemotherapy, radiation treatment and surgery. Doctors select a treatment plan based on your diagnosis and disease stage.
Clinical Trials
MD Anderson patients have access to clinical trials offering
promising new treatments that cannot be
found anywhere else.
Knowledge Center
Find the latest news and information about mesothelioma in our
Knowledge Center, including blog posts, articles, videos, news
releases and more.
myCancerConnection
Talk to someone who shares your cancer diagnosis and be matched with
a survivor.
Prevention & Screening
Many cancers can be prevented with lifestyle changes and regular
screening.
Counseling
MD Anderson has licensed social workers to help patients and their loved ones cope with cancer.