Comprehensive Cancer Centers

Comprehensive Cancer Centers have been designated as such by the National Cancer Institute. They are required to have basic laboratory research in several fields; to be able to transfer research findings into clinical practice; to conduct clinical studies and trial; to research cancer prevention and control; to offer information about cancer to patients, the public, and health care professionals; and to provide community service related to cancer control. At any given time, most if not all comprehensive cancer centers are working on or facilitate research or clinical trials related to mesothelioma treatment.

NorthCarolina
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center
North Carolina based Duke CCC provides comprehensive compassionate care, cutting edge research, and ongoing support for victims of mesothelioma and other forms of cancer. Duke University Medical Center Comprehensive Cancer CenterDurham, NC 27710919-684-5613

OHIO
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) based at Case Western Reserve University (Case) is a partnership organization supporting all cancer related research efforts at Case, University Hospitals of Cleveland (UHC), and the Cleveland Clinic. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Case CCC serves the cancer research and clinical needs of an urban manufacturing and rural agricultural region containing 3.8 million people in Northern Ohio. Case Comprehensive Care Center 11100 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44106
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer CenterOSUCCC's mission is to save lives through innovative research designed to improve detection, treatment and prevention of cancer in its many forms. The OSUCCC is home to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute - a 160+ bed hospital dedicated solely to cancer care. Ohio State Universrity Comprehensive Care CenterArthur G. James Cancer Hospital300 West 10th Avenue Columbus, OH 4321800-638-6996 or 614-293-4878

PENNSYLVANIA
Fox Chase Cancer CenterThe mission of Fox Chase Cancer Center is to reduce the burden of human cancer through the pursuit of new knowledge in basic biological research; to conduct research specifically related to cancer causes, prevention, and treatment; to apply this knowledge to the prevention of cancer; and to render compassionate care and treatment to cancer patients. Fox Chase Cancer Center 7701 Burholme Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111215-728-2781
University of PennsylvaniaThe Abramson Cancer Center is dedicated to innovative and compassionate cancer care. The clinical program, comprised of a dedicated staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, nutritionists and patient care coordinators, currently sees over 50,000 outpatient visits, 3400 inpatient admissions, and provides over 24,000 chemotherapy treatments, and more than 65,000 radiation treatments. Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104215-662-6334
University of Pittsburgh Cancer InstituteSince 1985, the UPCI has been committed to improving the understanding of how cancer develops; to characterizing new lifesaving approaches for cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment; and to educating future generations of scientists and clinicians. University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute200 Meyran AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15213-2592800-537-4063 or 412-692-4670

TENNESSEE
Vanderbilt Cancer CenterA Leading Center for Cancer Care, The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Tennessee. The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is committed to bringing together the best and brightest scientists, clinicians and caregivers to lead the worldwide effort to alleviate suffering from cancer through pioneering research, compassionate care, prevention, outreach and education. Vanderbilt Cancer Center Vanderbilt University649 Medical Research Building II Nashville, TN 37232615-936-1782

TEXAS
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterM. D. Anderson Cancer Center offers integrated programs in cancer treatment, clinical trials, education programs and cancer prevention. The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. Comprehensive services and treatment geared toward surviving mesothelioma provided through the ACC thoracic center. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcolmbe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030800-392-1611 option 3

VERMONT
Vermont Cancer CenterUniversity of VermontVCC is dedicated to improving the human condition as it is affected by cancer, through fostering and sustaining innovative research in the laboratory and in the clinic, cancer information, prevention and control research and programs, state-of-the art cancer diagnosis and treatment, compassionate care that respects the individual patient, education, and community outreach. Vermont Cancer Center University of Vermont, E-213 Given Building 89 Beaumont Avenue Burlington, VT 05405 802-656-4414

WASHINGTHON
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterThe mission of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is the elimination of cancer as a cause of human suffering and death. The center conducts research of the highest standards to improve prevention and treatment of cancer and related diseases. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 1124 Columbia StreetSeattle, WA 98104206-667-5000 or 206-667-4302

WISCONSIN
University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. An integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, the UWCCC unites more than 250 physicians and scientists who work together in translating discoveries from research laboratories into new treatments that benefit cancer patients. University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center 600 Highland AvenueMadison, WI 53792608-263-8610