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Mesothelioma Center Review – Baylor College of Medicine

Mesothelioma Center Review – Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine MesotheliomaThe Mesothelioma Treatment Center at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas offers patients cutting-edge medical care and advanced research for the treatment of mesothelioma. The center’s multi-disciplinary approach is designed to combat the most challenging aspects of this aggressive cancer and enhance long-term outcomes for patients.

Patients who are diagnosed with mesothelioma can expect to receive a range of advanced treatment options at the Mesothelioma Treatment Center. These include surgery to extract visible tumors, along with chemotherapy, radiation and/or immunotherapy, depending on the patients’ particular medical needs. Clinicians create a targeted treatment plan for each patient based on specific factors. This individualized approach entails an analysis of tumor and blood tissues to identify the patients’ distinctive genetic composition and immunity indicators. The information obtained from tissue samples allows the medical team to pinpoint therapeutic approaches that are best suited for each patient.

The Mesothelioma Treatment Center is led by some of the most highly recognized medical professionals in the field of mesothelioma care. The founder of the center, Dr. David Sugarbaker, M.D., is a prominent expert in pleural mesothelioma. As the director of the mesothelioma clinical and research programs, Dr. Sugarbaker is committed to developing effective treatments for mesothelioma to improve the quality of life and extend life expectancies for those afflicted with mesothelioma.

Dr. Sugarbaker serves as Chief of General Thoracic Surgery and the Director of the Lung Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine. Otherwise known as “Mr. Mesothelioma,” Dr. Sugarbaker surgically treats mesothelioma and has introduced innovative procedures to enhance the prognosis of his patients. During his time at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Dr. Sugarbaker developed a breakthrough surgical method known as “extrapleural pneumonectomy” (EPP) to treat patients in the initial stages of mesothelioma. This surgical procedure increases life expectancy by up to 19 months by removing the lungs, organ linings, and other areas that have been exposed to pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Sugarbaker was a leader in the development of “tri-modal therapy” for the treatment of cancers that are especially virulent. Tri-modal therapy relies on a combination of treatments including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, tailored to the individual medical profile.

The Mesothelioma Treatment Center does more than provide a superb clinical experience; it is focused on the patient as a whole and the well-being of the patient’s loved ones. The center offers a supportive infrastructure to help families and patients cope with emotional challenges during the diagnosis and treatment phases. The center also strives to involve patients and families in medical treatment decisions.
The Mesothelioma Treatment Center offers clinical trials and advanced research initiatives in its quest to improve patient outcomes. The center continues to develop new clinical trials for the treatment of mesothelioma to allow patients to benefit from the most promising treatment plans available.

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    Mesothelioma Facts
    The highest award of compensatory damages ever upheld on appeal in a mesothelioma case is $30.3 million.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    The largest punitive damages verdict ever upheld on appeal in a mesothelioma case is $18 million.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    There are over $30 billion in asbestos trust funds to compensate victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    There are more than 50 bankruptcy trusts accepting claims to compensate victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    There are many “asbestos dockets” that permit living mesothelioma patients to obtain a jury verdict in less than 1 year.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    In 2015, more than 2000 mesothelioma cases were filed in the United States.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    In some mesothelioma cases, settlements can be obtained in less than 1 year.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    Thousands of different companies have been defendants in mesothelioma cases over the past 40 years.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    According to a 2015 study of 77 peritoneal mesothelioma cases, the average life expectancy (median survival period) was 75.7 months, or over 6 years.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    According to a 2015 study of 77 peritoneal mesothelioma patients, 73.8% were living after 3 years, and 65.3% were living after 5 years.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    According to a 2015 study of 77 peritoneal mesothelioma patients, 64% were treated with HIPEC and cytoreductive surgery.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    According to a 2015 study of 303 pleural mesothelioma patients, the average life expectancy (median survival period) was 18.4 months.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    According to a 2015 study of pleural mesothelioma patients, 73.1% were still living after 1 year, and 22.9% were still living after 3 years.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    In 2015, the largest number of mesothelioma cases were filed in the following 10 courts: (1) Madison County, IL; (2) Cook County, IL; (3) St. Louis, MO; (4) Los Angeles, CA; (5) New York, NY; (6) Philadelphia, PA; (7) New Castle County, DE; (8) Middlesex County, MA; (9)Middlesex County, NJ; (10) Kanawha County, WV.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    The states with the largest number of diagnosed mesothelioma cases are: New York, New Jersey, California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio.
  • Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma Facts
    There are about 3000 mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the United States each year.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    About 1 in 100,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the United States.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    More than 80% of all mesothelioma cases occur in the pleura (pleural mesothelioma).
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    Less than 20% of all mesothelioma cases occur in the peritoneum (peritoneal mesothelioma).
  • Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma Facts
    About 22% of all mesothelioma cases occur in women.
  • Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma Facts
    A history of asbestos exposure can be found in more than 80% of mesothelioma cases.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    More than 30% of all mesothelioma patients in the United States were exposed to asbestos in the military.
  • Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma can be caused by laundering, or other household contact with, work clothing contaminated with asbestos.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma can be caused by work with (direct exposure) or around (bystander exposure) asbestos-containing products.
  • Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma Facts
    The average time between a person’s first exposure to asbestos and the development of mesothelioma (latency period) is more than 40 years.
 

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