{"id":24837,"date":"2024-07-10T13:37:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T17:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=24837"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:21:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:21:09","slug":"north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/states\/north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina Mesothelioma Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>North Carolina Mesothelioma Treatment Centers<\/h2>\n<p>Getting care from experts who understand this rare cancer can make all the difference. North Carolina is home to top mesothelioma centers that offer specialized treatment options and a range of support services for patients and families.<\/p>\n<p>These North Carolina <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/\">cancer centers<\/a> can provide the care and guidance you need after a mesothelioma diagnosis:<\/p>\n<div class=\"row medical-facility-wrap small\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.medical-facility-box{background:#F2F2F2;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 4px 4px 0px #00000040;display:block;color:#033E69;text-decoration:none;padding:20px 20px 60px;position:relative;font-size:15px}.medical-facility-box .hos a:hover{color:#100134;text-decoration:underline}.medical-facility-box .hos a:after{content:\"\";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1}.med-fac-box-header{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center}.medical-facility-box img{width:60px;min-width:60px;border:3px solid #fff;border-radius:50%}.medical-facility-box 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.form-header{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;margin-bottom:15px}.facility-form img{max-width:50px;margin-bottom:0;margin-right:10px;border-radius:50%}.facility-form h2.form-title{font-size:20px}.facility-form.thank-you{background:#F3F2F0;color:#000;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;border-radius:8px}.facility-form.thank-you h4{font-size:26px}.facility-form.thank-you a:not(.button){color:#F46E0F;font-weight:700}.facility-form.thank-you a.button{margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:20px;display:table}#facility-form-popup{position:relative}#facility-form-popup .mfp-close{width:44px;height:44px;line-height:44px;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;opacity:0.65;padding:0 0 18px 10px;color:#fff !important;font-style:normal;font-size:28px;font-family:Arial, Baskerville, monospace;border:none;left:unset;transform:none}#facility-form-popup .mfp-close:after{content:\"\"}#facility-form-popup .form-wrap.form-submitted+.mfp-close{color:#100134 !important}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.row.medical-facility-wrap{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:40px -15px}.row.medical-facility-wrap>div{width:50%;padding:0 15px;margin:0 0 30px !important}.row.medical-facility-wrap>div .medical-facility-box{height:100%}.facility-form .fsForm{min-width:650px}.facility-form .fsSubmitButton{width:100%;min-width:100%;padding:14px 30px}.facility-form.thank-you a.button{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:0}}@media screen and (min-width: 1280px){.row.medical-facility-wrap>div{width:33%;margin:0 0 30px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Atrium_Wake_Forest_Baptist-85x85.jpeg\" alt=\"Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">1 Medical Center Boulevard<br \/>\nWinston-Salem, NC 27157<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Atrium_Wake_Forest_Baptist-85x85.jpeg\" data-center=\"Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/landing_duke_cancer_center-85x85.webp\" alt=\"Duke Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/duke-cancer-center\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Duke Cancer Center Box Link\">Duke Cancer Center<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">20 Duke Medicine Circle<br \/>\nDurham, NC 27710<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/landing_duke_cancer_center-85x85.webp\" data-center=\"Duke Cancer Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/UNC-Lineberger-Cancer-Center-85x85.jpeg\" alt=\"UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Care Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Care Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">101 Manning Drive<br \/>\nChapel Hill, NC 27514 <\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/UNC-Lineberger-Cancer-Center-85x85.jpeg\" data-center=\"UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Care Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to connect with a North Carolina mesothelioma doctor at one of these top treatment centers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 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Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Mesothelioma Doctors in North Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>There are several North Carolina <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctors<\/a> who are skilled in diagnosing and treating this cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top North Carolina mesothelioma specialists include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr. Scott J. Antonia<\/strong> \u2013 North Carolina mesothelioma oncologist at Duke Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Dan G. Blazer III<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Duke Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-jeffrey-clarke\/\"><strong>Dr. Jeffrey Clarke<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Medical oncologist at Duke Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Jeffrey Crawford <\/strong>\u2013 Medical oncologist at Duke Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-david-harpole-jr\/\"><strong>Dr. David Harpole Jr.<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Duke Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Jason D. Huff<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Fabian Johnston <\/strong>\u2013 Surgical oncologist at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Christopher Kelsey<\/strong> \u2013 Radiation oncologist at Duke Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Carrie B. Lee<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-edward-levine\/\"><strong>Dr. Edward A. Levine<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 Surgical oncologist at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Heather Pacholke \u2013 <\/strong>Radiation oncologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Perry Shen<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Thomas E. Stinchcombe<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at Duke Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Konstantinos Votanopoulos<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Types of North Carolina Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">treatment plans<\/a> vary by each patient depending on the stage of their cancer, their age, and their overall health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancer treatment options available in North Carolina for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surgery:<\/strong> Depending on their type and stage of mesothelioma, patients may qualify for <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">surgery<\/a> to remove tumors and potentially increase their life expectancy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy:<\/strong> Cancer-fighting <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/drugs\/\">chemotherapy drugs<\/a> can be used as a primary treatment for mesothelioma or in combination with surgery or radiation therapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunotherapy:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy drugs<\/a> are the newest type of mesothelioma treatment that uses the body&#8217;s immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiation therapy:<\/strong> High-energy radiation is used to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. <a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a> can be administered as a primary treatment for mesothelioma or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clinical trials:<\/strong> Several cancer centers and clinics in North Carolina offer clinical trials to help patients access <a href=\"\/treatment\/emerging-treatments\/\">emerging treatments<\/a> or new combinations of treatments for mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Meeting with a specialist to discuss your treatment options?<\/strong> Use our <strong>free checklist<\/strong> to make sure you leave with all the information you need.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18575\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;margin:15px auto 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title=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor packet\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Preparing for treatment<\/li>\n<li>Finding clinical trials<\/li>\n<li>Getting a second opinion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Download\">Get Your Free Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Mesothelioma Patient Care Teams in North Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>North Carolina mesothelioma patient care teams are made up of multidisciplinary professionals who are dedicated to providing comprehensive medical treatment and support services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These patient teams typically include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Medical oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Nurses<\/li>\n<li>Nutritionists<\/li>\n<li>Pathologists<\/li>\n<li>Pulmonologists<\/li>\n<li>Radiation oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Social workers<\/li>\n<li>Surgical oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Thoracic surgeons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><strong>They work together to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop personalized treatment plans<\/li>\n<li>Offer symptom management and <a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">palliative care<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/resources\/emotional-support\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"35\">emotional support<\/a> and cancer care education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>North Carolina Mesothelioma Treatment Research and Clinical Trials<\/h2>\n<p>North Carolina is home to several prestigious research institutions and cancer centers that are actively studying new treatments in mesothelioma clinical trials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the top mesothelioma research centers in North Carolina include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston Salem<\/li>\n<li>Duke Cancer Center in Durham<\/li>\n<li>UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in North Carolina<\/h3>\n<p>Several of these cancer research centers are enrolling patients in <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">clinical trials for mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma treatments being studied in North Carolina clinical trials include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CTX-471 Alone and in Combination With Keytruda:<\/strong> This study is testing the investigative drug CTX-471 with and without the immune checkpoint inhibitor <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/keytruda\/\">pembrolizumab (Keytruda\u00ae)<\/a> in patients who have advanced mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunotherapy Before Surgery:<\/strong> Researchers are studying whether immunotherapy helps patients with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/sarcomatoid\/\">sarcomatoid mesothelioma<\/a> live longer if administered prior to surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MRTX1719 for Advanced Mesothelioma With MTAP Gene Deletion:<\/strong> This combined phase 1-2 trial is evaluating the <a href=\"\/treatment\/targeted-therapies\/\">targeted therapy<\/a> MRTX1719 for mesothelioma tumors that have their MTAP gene deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" 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class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Ambrose Insulation Company in Greensboro<\/li>\n<li>Carolina Power &amp; Light (CP&amp;L) in Wilmington<\/li>\n<li>Celanese Fiber Plant in Shelby<\/li>\n<li>Duke Power Company in Cliffside<\/li>\n<li>General Tire Plant in Charlotte<\/li>\n<li>Hanes Hosiery Mill in Winston-Salem<\/li>\n<li>Monsanto Agricultural Company in Fayetteville<\/li>\n<li>North Carolina Shipbuilding &amp; Drydock Company in Wilmington<\/li>\n<li>Reynolds Tobacco in Winston-Salem<\/li>\n<li>Thompson Plywood Corp. in Fayetteville<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite these risks, residents diagnosed with mesothelioma have access to advanced treatment options through North Carolina\u2019s state-of-the-art hospitals and cancer centers.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of North Carolina Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>On average, it can cost well <strong>over $400,000 a year<\/strong> to treat mesothelioma, and insurance usually doesn&#8217;t cover everything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some potential expenses to consider include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Blood work<\/li>\n<li>Chemotherapy sessions<\/li>\n<li>Hospital stays<\/li>\n<li>Immunotherapy infusions<\/li>\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n<li>Multiple <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/imaging-scans\/\">imaging scans<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Radiation therapy<\/li>\n<li>Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>The average cost above <strong>doesn&#8217;t include travel, transportation, or hotel stays<\/strong> during treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Compensation for North Carolina Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/resources\/financial\/\">Mesothelioma financial assistance<\/a> can help you afford quality care if you qualify. Learn more about how to get compensation from lawsuits, trust fund claims, and veterans benefits below.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma patients in North Carolina may pursue legal action against companies responsible for their asbestos exposure. A successful <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.<\/p>\n<p>Our legal partners have secured <strong>over $240 million<\/strong> for North Carolina mesothelioma victims, including:<\/p>\n<div class=\"amounts-wrap no-top-margin\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$9.6 million<\/strong> <span>for a secondhand exposure victim in Monroe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$5.4 million<\/strong> <span>for a union electrician in New Bern<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$4.6 million<\/strong> <span>for a boiler &amp; valve technician in Wilson<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$3.2 million<\/strong> <span>for an engineer in LaGrange<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.7 million<\/strong> <span>for a hydraulic worker in Sanford<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.29 million<\/strong> <span>for a U.S. Army veteran in Greensboro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.amounts-wrap{margin:0 0 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now to get started<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Veterans Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Former service members with mesothelioma can apply for <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">veterans benefits<\/a> from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover the costs of cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible veterans may receive free or discounted medical care, disability compensation of nearly <strong>$4,000 a month<\/strong>, VA pensions, and other forms of financial assistance.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help Finding North Carolina Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one lives in North Carolina and has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have options. Treatment from specialists may help you improve your length and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can connect you with doctors at top North Carolina mesothelioma treatment centers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We can also help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Better understand your diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in clinical trials<\/li>\n<li>Find support groups and peer mentors<\/li>\n<li>File legal claims for mesothelioma compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> to speak with a Patient Advocate or <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">get matched with a doctor now<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Carolina Mesothelioma Treatment Centers Getting care from experts who understand this rare cancer can make all the difference. 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