High Hopes for New Mesothelioma Center in Maryland

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Joseph Friedberg spent almost a decade building a well-respected mesothelioma program at the Abramson Cancer Center in Philadelphia. He is building an even better one now in Baltimore. The University of Maryland recently named Friedberg director of its new Mesothelioma and Thoracic Oncology Treatment and Research Center, expecting to create a flagship that is second to none. "We intend to make this the most comprehensive program in the country for mesothelioma," Friedberg told Asbestos.com. "It might be presumptuous to just say 'we're the best,' although I hope that's the case. I like to think we will be. The resources here are spectacular. It's a step above and beyond what I had before [at Abramson]." Although the Maryland School of Medicine has treated mesothelioma patients successfully for years, the newly rebranded multidisciplinary center linking research, treatment and education creates a more comprehensive approach to benefit present and future patients. Program Covers All Fields The center offers a mesothelioma focus in many fields involved in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including: Pathology Immunology Surgical oncology Radiation oncology Pulmonary medicine Gastroenterology Oncology nursing Palliative care Psychiatry Nutrition Occupational medicine Integrative medicine Patients will have access to specialists from various disciplines relevant to their care. The specialists will meet weekly to discuss each patient's diagnosis and immed...
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