If you have a diagnosis or a suspicion of mesothelioma, you need a second opinion. We will ensure you get it without delay.
Worth the trip
Many of our patients travel to receive cancer care at Roswell Park. If you live far from Roswell Park, we will make your visit with us worth every mile, assisting with accommodations, streamlining testing and arranging for a virtual consultation.
We’ll obtain your scans and other medical reports, have Roswell Park’s mesothelioma experts review them promptly, and set up a consultation with our team.
Call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-845-9355) or click the button below to submit a request online.
Why it matters for mesothelioma
Buffalo was once a major industrial hub with many steel mills, which means Roswell Park has unique experience and a long-established history of treating people with malignant mesotheliomas and other asbestos-related disease and helping them to live life well.
A second opinion from a multispecialty, multidisciplinary team who focuses on patients with mesothelioma is important because:
- You may be a candidate for lung-sparing procedures. Advanced surgical techniques and thoracic surgeons with the experience to perform them mean that we may be able to offer you less radical surgery or treatments that preserve more of your lung.
- You may benefit from an advanced treatment called HIPEC. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a complex treatment that requires surgical expertise followed by heated chemotherapy directly to the chest.
- You may need innovative immunotherapy. These new cancer drugs require comprehensive oncology expertise to deliver and monitor them safely.
Why Roswell Park for mesothelioma?
We are a designated “Exceptional” by the National Cancer Institute, and nationally recognized regional leader in the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma, with broad expertise in oncology, radiology, pathology and innovative therapies.
Our oncology and thoracic surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists and pathologists are experts in diagnosing and treating mesothelioma. They work seamlessly together and with you to individualize a treatment plan that integrates innovative therapies, cutting-edge technology and comprehensive, holistic cancer care support services that optimize your mesothelioma outcomes.
What sets Roswell Park apart for mesothelioma treatment?
We offer innovative therapies, cutting-edge technology and quality, comprehensive care, before, during and after mesothelioma treatment. Roswell Park is also the only facility in the region with oncology experts offering cytoreductive surgery for mesothelioma.
Pleural mesothelioma – the most common kind -- is a complex malignancy with challenging long-term outcomes. Treatment options are highly dependent on accurate pathologic analysis paired with multidisciplinary collaboration within a treatment team that includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and thoracic surgeons who all have experience with mesothelioma.
Roswell Park is the only hospital in the region that offers that kind of multidisciplinary treatment planning and care for pleural mesothelioma. No other system in the region offers the multidisciplinary care for mesothelioma that Roswell Park offers.
Yes, you have time for a second opinion
We understand the urgency of a cancer diagnosis and your desire to move quickly. However, few diagnoses require that treatment or surgery occur immediately. The fastest treatment is not always the best treatment, and you owe it to yourself to take time now to ensure your treatment plan is the right one for you. We can help.
How do I start?
Call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) to speak with one of our cancer information specialists who will connect you with your next steps. Or, fill out our online form and we’ll get back to you within two business days.