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People diagnosed with mesothelioma who live in Pennsylvania have access to a number of quality health care options. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available in Pennsylvania include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Beyond these conventional treatments, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Pennsylvania. Read more about health care options available in Pennsylvania below.

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01. Statistics

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Statistics

  • 2,779 mesothelioma deaths (1999 – 2015)
  • 523 asbestosis deaths (1999 – 2015)
  • 3,302 total deaths (1999 – 2015)
02. Cancer Centers

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers in Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Cancer Clinics

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Temple Lung Center

Temple Lung Center

Philadelphia, PA 19140
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The Wistar Institute Cancer Center

The Wistar Institute Cancer Center

Philadelphia, PA 19104
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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03. Doctors

Find a Mesothelioma Doctor in Pennsylvania

We have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that practice in the state of Pennsylvania. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and office locations.

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Doctors

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Steven M. Albelda, M.D.

Vice Chief and Director of Lung Research, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
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David Bartlett, M.D.

Chair of AHN Cancer Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
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Neil A. Christie, M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Pittsburgh, PA
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Photo of Joel D. Cooper, M.D.

Joel D. Cooper, M.D.

Thoracic Surgeon
Philadelphia, PA
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Photo of Cherie P. Erkmen, M.D.

Cherie P. Erkmen, M.D.

Thoracic Surgeon and Director of Lung Cancer Screening Program
Philadelphia, PA
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Joseph S. Friedberg, M.D.

Co-Director, Temple Health Mesothelioma and Pleural Disease Program
Philadelphia, PA
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Larry R. Kaiser, M.D.

Thoracic Surgeon and President & CEO of Temple University Heath System
Philadelphia, PA
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Dr. Giorgos C. Karakousis, M.D.

Surgical Oncologist
Philadelphia, PA
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Corey J. Langer, M.D.

Director of Thoracic Oncology
Philadelphia, PA
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James D. Luketich, M.D.

Director of Thoracic Surgical Oncology and Co-Director of the Lung Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, PA
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James Pingpank, M.D.

Surgical Oncologist
Pittsburgh, PA
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Sunil Singhal, M.D.

Director of the Thoracic Surgery Research Laboratory
Philadelphia, PA
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04. Clinical Trials

Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Pennsylvania

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

Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research (iCaRe2)

Conditions: Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Esophageal Neoplasms, Endometrial Neoplasms, Thyroid Neoplasms, Mesothelioma, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Salivary Gland Neoplasms, Anus Neoplasms, Gallbladder Neoplasms, Bile Duct Neoplasms, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms, Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Urethral Neoplasms, Vaginal Neoplasms, Laryngeal Neoplasms, Mouth Neoplasms, Adenomatous Polyposis Coli, Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis, Testicular Neoplasms, Intestinal Neoplasms, Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms, Penile Neoplasms, Ureteral Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Plasma Cell, Peritoneal Neoplasms, Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms, Neoplasms, Unknown Primary, Duodenal Neoplasms, Lip Neoplasms, Thymus Neoplasms, Paraproteinemias

Last Updated: August 9, 2023

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Colorado Springs, CO. Denver, CO. Durango, CO. Lakewood, CO. Littleton, CO. Longmont, CO. Louisville, CO. Parker, CO. Pueblo, CO. Westminster, CO. Daytona Beach, FL. DeLand, FL. Orange City, FL. Palm Coast, FL. Aurora, IL. Moline, IL. Yorkville, IL. Fort Wayne, IN. Indianapolis, IN. Indianapolis, IN. Indianapolis, IN. Kokomo, IN. Council Bluffs, IA. Davenport, IA. Spencer, IA. Waterloo, IA. Overland Park, KS. New Orleans, LA. Portland, ME. Randallstown, MD. Westminster, MD. Holyoke, MA. Ann Arbor, MI. Aitkin, MN. Brainerd, MN. Duluth, MN. Duluth, MN. Fergus Falls, MN. Marshall, MN. Joplin, MO. Kansas City, MO. Kansas City, MO. Kansas City, MO. Liberty, MO. Saint Joseph, MO. Kalispell, MT. Missoula, MT. Hastings, NE. Norfolk, NE. North Platte, NE. O'Neill, NE. Omaha, NE. Omaha, NE. Omaha, NE. Scottsbluff, NE. Glens Falls, NY. Utica, NY. Fayetteville, NC. Fargo, ND. Minot, ND. Pittsburgh, PA. Aberdeen, SD. Mitchell, SD. Sioux Falls, SD. Sioux Falls, SD. Yankton, SD. Yankton, SD. Yankton, SD. Rutland, VT. Fredericksburg, VA. Appleton, WI. Brookfield, WI. Franklin, WI. Mequon, WI. Milwaukee, WI. Oshkosh, WI. Racine, WI. Wauwatosa, WI.

Pembrolizumab in Combination With Chemotherapy and Image-Guided Surgery for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)

Conditions: Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma, Malignant

Last Updated: November 1, 2022

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Philadelphia, PA.

Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of INCB099280 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors

Conditions: Carcinoma, Merkel Cell, Carcinoma, Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Mesothelioma, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Last Updated: October 24, 2022

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Boston, MA. Detroit, MI. Pittsburgh, PA. Houston, TX. Seattle, WA.

Chemotherapy With or Without Immunotherapy for Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Conditions: Mesothelioma

Last Updated: August 25, 2022

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Phoenix, AZ. Chicago, IL. Danville, IL. Effingham, IL. Matoon, IL. Urbana, IL. Lexington, KY. Boston, MA. Bemidji, MN. Edina, MN. Minneapolis, MN. Rochester, MN. Bismarck, ND. Fargo, ND. Columbus, OH. Oklahoma City, OK. Pittsburgh, PA. Sioux Falls, SD.

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

Conditions: Adenocarcinoma, Sarcoma, Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma, Malignant, Sarcoma, Ewing, Chondrosarcoma

Last Updated: August 12, 2022

Status: Recruiting

Locations: Scottsdale, AZ. Duarte, CA. Los Angeles, CA. Santa Monica, CA. Aurora, CO. Atlanta, GA. Chicago, IL. Ann Arbor, MI. Grand Rapids, MI. New York, NY. Cleveland, OH. Philadelphia, PA. Houston, TX. San Antonio, TX.

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05. Support Services

Find Cancer Support Services in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Treatment Support Services

  • Cancer Rehabilitation

    • Bucks Cancer Rehabilitation Newtown 267-393-6923
    • Crozer Health's Home Health Services  Springfield 610-284-0700
    • Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia 888-369-2427
    • Good Shepard Penn Partners Lansdale 215-661-8660
    • Penn Therapy & Fitness Philadelphia 215-829-7275
    • UPMC Centers for Rehab Services Statewide 888-723-4277

  • Counseling & Support

    • Abramson Cancer Center Philadelphia 800-789-7366
    • Crozer Health Cancer Care Springfield 866-695-4673
    • Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia 215-728-2668
    • Medical Oncology Associates Kingston 570-288-7231
    • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Pittsburgh 412-623-4733

  • Extended Stay Housing

    • AstraZeneca Hope Lodge Cheltenham 267-622-6000
    • Family House Pittsburgh 412-647-7777
    • Hosts for Hospitals Philadelphia 484-380-2999
    • Hotel Keys of Hope Allentown 800-227-2345
    • Joe's House Statewide 877-563-7468

  • Oxygen Supplies

    • Advance Medical Equipment Philadelphia 215-426-1731
    • Care Plus Oxygen Scranton 570-344-5900
    • InHome Oxygen and Medical Equipment Reading 610-929-2004
    • MedCare Equipment Company Greensburg 800-503-5554
    • Superior Oxygen Medical Equipment West Reading 610-371-0202

  • Patient Transport

    • Alstar Medical Transportation Statewide 877-241-0784
    • Ameritrans Statewide 866-872-6453
    • Penn Medical Logistic Transportation Harrisburg 866-951-0187
    • STAT Medical Transport Drexel Hill 610-449-7828

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