Mesothelioma Specialists
Doctors who specialize in mesothelioma include oncologists and thoracic surgeons. These doctors know how to treat mesothelioma and they often take leadership roles in mesothelioma clinical trials.
Several other types of doctors play supportive roles in mesothelioma care such as radiologists, palliative medicine doctors, pulmonologists, general practitioners, internal medicine specialists, and occupational medicine doctors. Treating mesothelioma requires a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care.
A small number of oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma. These oncologists stay up-to-date on all the latest malignant mesothelioma treatment guidelines. Your oncologist will be the primary doctor who oversees your care and any chemotherapy you may receive.
Your oncologist will also coordinate with other doctors involved in your treatment such as your radiologist, surgeon and palliative care doctor.
Thoracic Surgeon
A handful of thoracic surgeons specialize in surgical procedures for mesothelioma. These doctors train under other mesothelioma surgeons for years to acquire the expertise necessary to perform these complex operations.
Treatment Centers
The top specialists work at recognized mesothelioma centers. Some of the best-known mesothelioma specialists, such as Dr. David Sugarbaker at the Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, trained young surgeons who have moved on to other cities and treatment centers.
Dr. Jacques Fontaine at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and Dr. Abraham Lebenthal at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston took Sugarbaker’s expertise to others around the country.
No comments:
Post a Comment