City of Hope: Mesothelioma Treatment
Located near Los Angeles, City of Hope has been in business for almost 100 years and has helped to make dramatic strides in developing treatments and cures for a number of diseases, including malignant mesothelioma and other cancers.
With more than 300 clinical studies usually in place investigating potential treatments for cancer alone, City of Hope has received a number of accolades for its cancer treatment programs. In addition to being a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network - a group of 21 cancer centers that establish national standards regarding care for the disease – it has also been designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.
The hospital also houses the top ranking hematology and prostate cancer programs and the second highest ranking breast cancer program in the state of California.
City of Hope has also taken steps towards expansion in recent years, opening the Sheri & Les Biller Patient Family Resource Center to help provide the appropriate medical/psychological care and resources for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Additionally, $20 million in funding was recently awarded to the hospital to build the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for Cancer Immunotherapeutics & Tumor Immunology.
For patients at the hospital who are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, a 24-person Thoracic Program Team headed by Dr. Kemp Kernstine that utilize a multidisciplinary approach to their treatment options. Using both new and established therapies and state-of-the-art technologies - such as minimally invasive da Vinci Surgical System, TomoTherapy advanced radiation therapy systems, and fractioned dose chemotherapy treatment scheduling that divides treatments into smaller amounts – the hospital is able to provide the best care possible while offering other palliative care options as well.
While undergoing treatment for mesothelioma cancer, patients and their families may be wondering about the possibility of pursuing legal action through
asbestos laws if the fibers are thought to be a cause of the illness.
In order to find out if a
mesothelioma lawsuit is a possibility, contact a
asbestos lawyer to learn about your legal rights and the responsibilities of companies that knowingly led to
asbestos exposure to provide restitution.
For more information on City of Hope, contact them at:
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-8111
http://www.cityofhope.org