Corewell Health, previously known as Beaumont, has a nationally recognized cancer program whose specialists and subspecialists work collaboratively to treat the most difficult types of cancer, including malignant pleural mesothelioma, lung cancer, and malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
Henry Ford Health Cancer Center is an innovative, multidisciplinary cancer treatment center located in Detroit, Michigan. Included among the staff of over 1,500 cancer specialists are medical professionals with deep expertise in pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer, as well as malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
The VA Boston Healthcare System is one of the country’s top veterans’ hospitals. With three locations in Boston, Massachusetts, it provides care for those who served in America’s military and who have been diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma or lung cancer following exposure to asbestos during their time of service.
The VA West Los Angeles Medical Center is one of the top treatment facilities for veterans diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer. Located in Los Angeles, it provides primary and specialty care services to those exposed to asbestos during their years of military service.
The USS Sea Devil (SS-400) was a distinguished Balao-class submarine that served with exceptional valor during World War II, then continued operational duties through the Cold War era. While the vessel’s combat success and training services have been praised, she was also a source of dangerous asbestos exposure for the sailors and shipyard workers who served on board her
Patients diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma face a challenging prognosis with limited options. But a groundbreaking study led by an international team of researchers is offering new hope. The group examined the use of immunotherapy both before and after surgery, and found that the protocol offered improved survival. Clinical Trial Tests Immunotherapy in Operable Mesothelioma The
The Tongue Point Naval Shipyard was a vital facility for the U.S. Navy from the 1920s through the 1960s, playing a crucial role in America’s naval operations. It shifted from a submarine base to a major seaplane station and fleet storage facility. Like so many other military installations built during this time, Tongue Point’s construction
Mesothelioma, and particularly diffuse pleural mesothelioma (DPM), is a rare and aggressive form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Despite global research seeking a cure, treatment options remain limited and ineffective in the long term. A newly released study published in the journal Nature Medicine details the promising results of a phase 2 trial examining the use of
The USS Power (DD-839) was a Gearing-class destroyer that was constructed during the era when asbestos was considered the best material available for naval vessel construction. It was integrated into critical ship systems, structural components, and operational supplies throughout the U.S. Navy fleet. The inclusion of this material aboard the Power resulted in many of her former
The USS Runner (SS-476) was a Tench-class submarine that operated from 1945 to 1969. As was common practice when the vessel was built, significant amounts of asbestos were used throughout its structure, placing thousands of crew members who served aboard the Runner at risk of mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and additional severe health conditions linked to asbestos contact.