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Mesothelioma patients who live in Illinois have access to quality mesothelioma treatment options in state. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available in Illinois include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Beyond these conventional treatments, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Illinois.

Mesothelioma treatment in Illinois

01. Statistics

Illinois Mesothelioma Statistics

  • 2,003 mesothelioma deaths (1999 – 2015)
  • 168 asbestosis deaths (1999 – 2015)
  • 2,171 total deaths (1999 – 2015)
02. Cancer Centers

Top Illinois Mesothelioma Cancer Centers

Quality cancer treament services are available at the following mesothelioma cancer centers in Illinois. More detailed information about each cancer center is available by clicking on the appropriate a cancer center detail link.

Illinois Mesothelioma Cancer Clinics

City of Hope Chicago

City of Hope Chicago

Zion, IL 60099
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Edward Cancer Center – Naperville

Edward Cancer Center – Naperville

Naperville, IL 60540
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Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Chicago, IL 60611
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RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Chicago, IL 60607
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The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

Chicago, IL 60637
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03. Doctors

Top Illinois Mesothelioma Doctors

The following mesothelioma doctors are located and practice in the state of Illinois. Click on a specific doctor link to obtain more information about their background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and office locations.

Illinois Mesothelioma Doctors

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Samuel Armato, M.D.

Radiologist
Chicago, IL
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Traves D. Crabtree, M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Springfield, IL
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Hedy Lee Kindler, M.D.

Director of the Mesothelioma Program
Chicago, IL
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Michael J. Liptay, M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Chicago, IL
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Mecker Möller, M.D.

Professor of Surgery; Director, Regional Therapies Program; Director, Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program
Chicago, IL
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Helen J. Ross, M.D.

Thoracic Medical Oncologist
Chicago, IL
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Wickii Thambiah Vigneswaran, M.D.

Thoracic Surgeon
Maywood, IL
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It is not uncommon for patients to travel outside of their current states to meet with top oncologists and thoracic surgeons across the country. These mesothelioma experts usually have a particular focus within their practice.

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04. Clinical Trials

Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Illinois

The following clinical trials are in progress or actively recruiting participants in the state of Illinois:

Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research (iCaRe2)

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: August 9, 2023

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Aurora, IL. Moline, IL. Yorkville, IL.

Testing the Addition of Targeted Radiation Therapy to Surgery and the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Pemetrexed and Cisplatin [or Carboplatin]) for Stage I-IIIA Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: March 28, 2023

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Chicago, IL.

A Study of CPI-0209 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors and Lymphomas

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: October 6, 2022

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Chicago, IL.

Chemotherapy With or Without Immunotherapy for Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: August 25, 2022

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Chicago, IL. Danville, IL. Effingham, IL. Matoon, IL. Urbana, IL.

Phase 1 Study of INBRX-109 in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors Including Sarcomas

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: August 12, 2022

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Chicago, IL.

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05. Support Services

Find Cancer Support Services in Illinois

Cancer support services for mesothelioma patients include cancer rehabilitation, counseling, extended stay housing, oxygen supplies and patient transport. The following local services may be helpful while you are receiving treatment for mesothelioma cancer in Illinois.

Illinois Treatment Support Services

  • Cancer Rehabilitation

    • AMITA Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale Hinsdale 630-286-5500
    • Andersonville Physical Therapy Chicago 773-907-3599
    • City of Hope Zion 855-493-3846
    • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Chicago 312-238-1000
    • UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline 309-581-7640

  • Counseling & Support

    • Cancer Support Center Mokena 708-478-3529
    • Cancer Wellness Center - Northbrook Northbrook 847-509-9595
    • Gilda's Club Chicago Chicago 312-464-9900
    • Living Well Geneva 630-933-7860
    • Wellness House Hinsdale 630-323-5150

  • Extended Stay Housing

    • Carle Auxiliary Guest House Urbana 217-326-1620
    • IMD Guest House Chicago 312-996-1167
    • Pay-It-Forward House Sycamore 815-762-4882
    • Quincy Hospitality House Quincy 217-228-3022

  • Oxygen Supplies

    • Alpha Home Health Care Benton 618-438-0309
    • Doubek Medical Supply Alsip 708-293-1122
    • Lincare Bettendorf 563-344-1377
    • Provider Plus Fairview Heights 618-222-8800

  • Patient Transport

    • A and I Medical Transportation Justice 708-608-8164
    • Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois Peoria 800-457-1143
    • Comaier Services Evansville 812-422-8515
    • Dispatch Medical Transport New Berlin 217-416-5032
    • Rich Township Transportation Matteson 708-748-6727
    • SCR Medical Transportation Chicago 773-768-7000

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