Doctors Affiliated with this Treatment Facility
01. History
History of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is home to the Mesothelioma Specialty Care Center. The center is part of the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mesothelioma patients have access to specialists in many disciplines at the center. These specialists include:
- Medical oncologists
- Pathologists
- Pulmonologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Thoracic surgeons
UPMC stands for “University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.”
The specialized care team develops treatment plans for each patient’s unique case. The care team may use chemotherapy, radiation, surgery or a combination of these methods to treat mesothelioma.
02. Mesothelioma Care
Mesothelioma Care at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
The Mesothelioma Specialty Care Center offers a wide range of treatments for peritoneal and pleural mesothelioma, including the latest advancements.
Peritoneal mesothelioma patients have treatment options specific to their type of cancer. Specialists may perform a peritonectomy to remove the lining of the abdomen. They may also use hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center physicians also perform specialized treatments for pleural mesothelioma. Patients may have a pleurectomy to remove part of the lining around the lungs. Specialists may also use hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC).
The center also offers intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). And eligible patients may have access to clinical trials.
03. Specializations
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Specializations
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical trials
- Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC)
- Peritonectomy
- Pleurectomy
- Pneumonectomy
- Radiation oncology
- Surgery
04. Accreditations
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Accreditations
- American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO)
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI)
05. Hospital Services
Patient and Family Services at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Mesothelioma patients also have access to additional services at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. UPMC Hillman is located on the UPMC Shadyside Hospital campus. The hospital offers support services for patients and their families, including:
The center also offers other services. Patients should talk to their healthcare team about available support options.
06. Offsite Services in Pittsburgh
Patient and Family Services in the Pittsburgh Area
Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania. Because of its size, it can offer many support services for cancer patients. While UPMC Hillman offers many services on-site, residents can also use outside services.
