Cancer Center Research Mesothelioma (Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Washington and Florida)

ALABAMA
University of Alabama at BirminghamIt is the mission of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center to provide the most up-to-date and effective care to cancer patients; to advance the nation's scientific understanding of cancer; and to translate this new knowledge into improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for all types of cancer including mesothelioma. UAB Comprehensive Cancer CenterBasic Health Sciences Building1824 Sixth Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35294-3300205-934-5077

ARIZONA
University of Arizona Cancer CenterArizona's first comprehensive cancer center provides care for and treatment of those who have encountered all forms of cancer including mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer), as well as research into new techniques for prevention and cure, and through educational outreach programs that help people reduce their cancer risk. University of Arizona Cancer Center 1501 North Campbell Ave.Tucson, AZ 85724602-626-7925

CALIFORNIA
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
UCLA´s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of medical researchers. With a membership of more than 230 physicians and scientists, the Jonsson Cancer Center handles more than 20,000 patient visits per year and conducts hundreds of clinical trials, providing the latest in experimental cancer treatments. Patients at the JCCC benefit from care provided by experts from different specialties who work together to help them contend with the immediate and long-term challenges of cancer. University of California at Los Angeles10833 Le Conte AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90095-1781800-825-2631310-825-5268
USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
The USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, located in Los Angeles, is a major regional and national resource for cancer research, treatment, prevention and education. More than 190 basic scientists, physicians and other Keck School of Medicine of USC faculty members who are members of the USC/Norris Cancer Center investigate the complex origins and progression of cancer, develop prevention strategies and search for cures. University of Southern California1441 Eastlake Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90033-0800213-764-0816
University of California San Francisco Comprehensive Cancer Center Housed within one of the nation's top biomedical research universities, the UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center consolidates the work of researchers and clinicians who are dedicated to four fundamental pursuits: Laboratory research into the causes and events of cancer's progression; clinical research to translate new knowledge into viable treatments; sensitive, state-of-the-art patient care; and population research that can lead to effective prevention, early detection, and quality-of-life improvement for those living with cancer. Several physiciaans, oncologists, doctors and specialists providing mesothelioma treatment resources / information and research are affiliated with or work directly at the UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center. University of California San Francisco 1600 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 1-800-888-8664
City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Throughout its history, City of Hope has been committed to excellence in all areas of biomedical research, patient-centered medical care, and community outreach. StethIn recognition of our excellence in a broad range of new approaches to cancer research and treatment—and our outreach to the community—the
National Cancer Institute (NCI) has designated City of Hope a Comprehensive Cancer Center—one of just a handful of elite institutions nationwide. As a division of the National Institutes of Health, the NCI is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. BB The NCI's Cancer Center program acknowledges institutions for their scientific excellence, and their ability to bring diverse research approaches to the problem of cancer. The "Comprehensive Cancer Center" designation indicates that City of Hope has undergone a rigorous peer review process, and has been found to be worthy of this highest level of recognition. City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center1500 East Duarte Road Duarte, CA 91010 626-256-HOPE (4673) 310-825-5268

CONNECTICUT
Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center
Yale Cancer Center combines innovative cancer treatment and quality care for patients. YCCC is the only comprehensive cancer center in Southern New England. Cancer treatment is available through multidisciplinary teams who work together to make sure that every aspect of a patient’s treatment plan is well managed. Among other cancer disciplines, YCCC has a team of doctors specializing in and dedicated to mesothelioma diagnosis and treatment. Yale University School of Medicine333 Cedar StreetNew Haven, CT 06520-8028203-785-4095
District of Columbia, WASHINGTON DC
Lombardi Cancer Research Center
Lombardi is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Washington, DC area. LCRC's clinical team offers the latest treatments for virtually every type of cancer. LCRC also provides the Lombardi CancerLine - a free, confidential information and referral resource for questions about cancer prevention, symptoms, screenings, support services, and treatment, or to access any of LCRC's doctors. The CancerLine can be reached at (202) 444-4000 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. LCRC at Georgetown University Medical Center3800 Reservoir Road NW Washington, DC 20007202-687-2110

FLORIDA
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
SCCC is Southern Florida's univserity based cancer center, providing cancer-related research, diagnosis, and treatment at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. UM/Sylvester handles more than 1,400 inpatient admissions annually, performs 3,000 surgical procedures, and treats 3,000 new cancer patients each year. In addition, UM/Sylvester physicians and scientists are engaged in 200 clinical trials and receive more than $31 million annually in research grants. University of Miami Medical School1475 Northwest 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136305-548-4918