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ChristianaCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, Newark, Delaware

The ChristianaCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center is an advanced cancer care center located in Newark, Delaware. It offers innovative cancer treatments for cancers of all types, including the rare form of asbestos-related cancer known as malignant pleural mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer. The center’s clinical care reflects the research being conducted at its associated Research Institute, a participant in the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program.[1] 

At Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, patients will be treated by a multidisciplinary care team working together to offer top cancer treatments informed by the latest medical research. The facility offers cancer screening, treatment, and palliative care services all designed to improve outcomes and boost patients’ quality of life. Among the cancer-fighting technologies offered at the facility are the CyberKnife and DaVinci robotic surgery system.[1] 

Pleural Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Care at ChristianaCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center

The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute includes a Thoracic, Esophageal, and Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Center, which offers expertise and groundbreaking treatment for patients diagnosed with cancers of the lungs, trachea, chest wall, mediastinum, and esophagus. The team cares for patients diagnosed with lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma using cutting-edge minimally invasive surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy tailored to each patient’s individual condition and personal goals. The professionals on the team offer comprehensive services beginning with diagnostic testing to confirm the presence of malignancies and assess the molecular and genetic profile in order to create the most effective treatment plan. Depending upon the patient’s condition, they may order chemotherapy or immunotherapy treatment or precisely focused radiation to reduce and/or destroy it. The center also offers access to cutting-edge clinical trials that may improve patients’ outlook and forge new paths for treatment.[2]

Notable Staff and Mesothelioma Specialists

Patients seeking care at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center for malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer will be seen by an experienced and compassionate multidisciplinary team of thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and interventional pulmonologists. The team includes noted thoracic surgeon Dr. Charles Ray Mulligan, Jr., and medical oncologist Dr. Jamil Khatri, who is actively involved in research and clinical trials exploring the use of immunotherapy to treat challenging cancers.