Mesothelioma or Pleural Disease
Mesothelioma
is an uncommon type of cancer that affects the lining of the chest or abdominal
cavities known as the mesothelium.
It is mostly said to be caused by exposure to airborne asbestos particles. Asbestos
fibers occur naturally as fibrous minerals that were usually used in
construction and thermal insulation as a fire retardant until the 1970s.
Penn Medicine's Mesothelioma and Pleural Disease
Program and Penn's Abramson Cancer Center collaborated in bringing together
internationally notable experts in medical, surgical and radiation oncology who
collaborate in the diagnosis, treatment and research of mesothelioma and pleural
disease.
Penn's multidisciplinary pattern to the diagnosis and
treatment of mesothelioma provides
better results and provides access to the most advanced treatment, surgical techniques
and clinical trials.
Oncology
Navigators
Every step taken for cancer treatment, from a cancer
diagnosis and treatment, to forming a survivorship plan, comes with distinct
needs and areas that should be addressed.
Oncology
navigators are committed to ensuring that every patient
experience is as comfortable as possible. They are experts in managing complex
health care situations and serve as a consistent point of contact and a
reliable source for advice, support and direction for patients and families.
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