Mississippi Mesothelioma Treatment

If you or a loved one lives in the state of Mississippi and is diagnosed with mesothelioma, you can get help from experienced doctors and cancer centers. You can also pursue asbestos compensation for health care costs and other expenses. Get help contacting the best Mississippi mesothelioma treatment centers and doctors now.

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Mesothelioma Treatment Centers in Mississippi

Currently, there’s only one major mesothelioma treatment center in Mississippi, which is the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

You or a loved one may be eligible for cancer treatments at this facility or another one in a nearby state.

University of Mississippi Medical Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center

1410 E. Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, MS 39216

Mississippi Mesothelioma Doctors

Many experienced mesothelioma doctors in Mississippi offer treatments that best suit each patient’s medical needs.

Doctors offering mesothelioma treatments in Mississippi include:

  • Dr. George E. Abraham III – Thoracic surgeon
  • Dr. Robert Allbright – Radiation oncologist
  • Dr. Pierre E. De Delva – Surgical oncologist
  • Dr. Jason R. Moremen – Thoracic surgeon
  • Dr. Dennis Morgan – Medical oncologist
  • Dr. Michal Senitko – Pulmonologist

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Mississippi Mesothelioma Treatment Options

Mississippi residents can pursue mesothelioma treatments from experienced specialists to hopefully live longer and ease their symptoms.

Treatments available at Mississippi mesothelioma treatment centers include:

  • Surgery: Different types of mesothelioma surgeries can be used to extract visible cancer tumors.
  • Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy circulates through the body to break up cancer tumors and destroy malignant cells. It can be used alone or with other treatments like surgery.
  • Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy boosts the body’s immune response to cancer.
  • Palliative care: Palliative care options are designed to ease pain and include surgeries, medications, and more.
  • Radiation therapy: This treatment uses energy beams. Radiation damages the DNA of mesothelioma cells and shrinks tumors.
  • Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields): This uses electrical pads to prevent mesothelioma from growing. TTFields are used with chemotherapy to best help patients.
  • Clinical trials: You or someone you love can potentially access new and possibly more effective treatments through mesothelioma clinical trials.

Mississippi Mesothelioma Treatment Teams

Mississippi mesothelioma treatment teams consist of multidisciplinary professionals who offer wide-ranging medical care and assistance.

Patient care teams typically include:

  • Medical oncologists
  • Nurses
  • Nutritionists
  • Palliative care specialists
  • Pathologists
  • Pulmonologists
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Social workers
  • Surgical oncologists
  • Thoracic surgeons

Mississippi mesothelioma treatment teams work together to:

  • Develop the most effective treatment plans
  • Offer palliative care and pain management
  • Provide emotional support to patients and loved ones

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Mississippi Mesothelioma Treatment Research and Clinical Trials

Leading Mississippi cancer research centers are studying new ways to assist mesothelioma patients through clinical studies.

Some of these facilities include:

  • Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson

By continuing to study new mesothelioma treatments in clinical trials, researchers at these cancer centers and throughout the country hope to improve patients’ lives.

Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Mississippi

Mississippi mesothelioma patients can join clinical trials they are eligible for at no cost to them.

One trial is studying how a targeted therapy known as cediranib maleate can help treat pleural mesothelioma in combination with the immunotherapy drugs pemetrexed and cisplatin. Researchers hope that using these treatments together will kill more cancer and improve patient survival.

Contact our registered nurses for help pursuing new treatments and clinical trials in Mississippi.

Scope of Asbestos-Related Diseases in Mississippi

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), 2,365 Mississippi residents died from an asbestos-related illness between 1999 and 2017.

Many mesothelioma victims in the state suffered asbestos exposure at job sites before the risks were publicly understood. Manufacturers of asbestos-containing products hid the dangers for decades, putting countless lives at risk.

Mississippi workplaces with a high risk of asbestos exposure included:

  • American Box Company in Greenville
  • Arizona Chemical Company in Picayune
  • Bailey Lumber Company in Laurel
  • Baxter Wilson Station in Vicksburg
  • Gulfport Navy Base in Gulfport
  • Hood Industrial Park in Jackson
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
  • Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi
  • Kimberly Clark Corporation in Corinth
  • Spencer Chemical in Vicksburg

It takes 10-50 years for mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases to form after exposure. Many Mississippi residents are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year as a result.

Cost of Mesothelioma Treatment in Mississippi

Mesothelioma treatment costs can reach over $400,000 a year, and insurance may not cover all your expenses.

Some potential expenses to consider include:

You may also need to factor in travel, hotel stays, and transportation if you or someone you love doesn’t live near a treatment center. This is especially true in Mississippi since only one facility in the state treats mesothelioma.

Compensation for Mississippi Mesothelioma Treatment

By accessing mesothelioma compensation, you can cover treatment costs and any other expenses. Learn more about pursuing compensation through asbestos lawsuits, trust funds, and military benefits.

Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Mesothelioma patients and surviving family members can retrieve compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

Mesothelioma lawsuits seek payouts from the manufacturers of asbestos-containing products for medical expenses, lost income, and more.

Our partners have retrieved over $96 million for Mississippi mesothelioma victims, including:

  • $5.26 million for a laborer in Terry
  • $2.27 million for an electrician in Eupora
  • $1.5 million for a U.S. Navy veteran in Gautier
  • $2.8 million for a welder in Diamondhead
  • $1.92 million for a construction worker in Ellisville
  • $2.8 million for a truck driver in Coldwater
  • $3.5 million for laborer and carpenter in Morton

Skilled Mississippi mesothelioma lawyers will build and file a lawsuit for you, handling the entire process on your behalf. This allows you to get a strong payout without extra hassles.

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Asbestos Trust Fund Claims

Mississippi mesothelioma patients may be eligible for compensation through asbestos trust fund claims without going to court.

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Asbestos trust funds contain over $30 billion today. You may be eligible for compensation from several trusts, helping you to afford any and all mesothelioma-related expenses.

Many other mesothelioma patients we’ve helped have received their first trust fund payouts in 90 days or less.

Contact us now to connect with skilled Mississippi mesothelioma attorneys who can file asbestos trust fund claims and lawsuits for you.

Veterans Benefits

U.S. veterans with mesothelioma can pursue military benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Key mesothelioma VA benefits include free or low-cost health care, tax-free disability compensation worth more than $4,000 a month, VA pensions, and more. You can access VA benefits and legal compensation at the same time.

Get Help Finding Mississippi Mesothelioma Treatment

If you or someone you love is a Mississippi resident with mesothelioma, find hope by exploring your options for treatment and financial compensation.

Top doctors in the state provide Mississippi mesothelioma treatments to potentially improve life expectancy and lessen symptoms. With assistance from our team, you can find experienced specialists near you.

We can also help you:

  • Better understand your diagnosis
  • Connect with top Mississippi asbestos attorneys
  • Find clinical trials in your area
  • Locate support groups and peer mentors

Call (866) 608-8933 to speak with us or get matched with a doctor now.

Jenna TozziWritten by:

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Jenna Tozzi, RN, is the Chief Patient Care Advisor for Mesothelioma Hope. With more than 15 years of experience as an adult and pediatric oncology nurse navigator, Jenna provides exceptional guidance and support to cancer patients and their loved ones. Jenna has been featured in Oncology Nursing News and is a member of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators & the American Nurses Association.

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