{"id":26045,"date":"2024-10-31T16:56:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T20:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=26045"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:21:11","slug":"illinois","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/states\/illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Mesothelioma Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Illinois Mesothelioma Treatment Centers<\/h2>\n<p>Getting care from experts who understand this rare cancer can make all the difference. Illinois 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 Illinois <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 .hos{font-size:18px;margin:0;color:inherit;padding-left:13px}.hos-specialist{font-size:15px;border-left:2px solid #0FAEBF;padding-left:15px;margin-top:15px;margin-left:10px}strong.hos-specialist-label{font-weight:bold;display:block;margin-bottom:7px;line-height:17px}p.hos-location{margin:0;position:relative;padding-left:30px;line-height:20px;margin-top:20px}p.hos-location:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;content:\"\\e90b\";font-size:25px;left:0;padding-right:7px;position:absolute;}.medical-facility-box ul{font-size:15px;line-height:20px;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:0}.medical-facility-box ul li::marker{color:inherit;font-size:13px}.medical-facility-box ul li{margin-bottom:10px}button.med-fac-modal{background:#0FAEBF;box-shadow:none;border:none;width:100%;border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;text-decoration:underline;position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;padding:10px;z-index:2}.row.medical-facility-wrap{margin:40px 0}.row.medical-facility-wrap>div{width:100%}.facility-form .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><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/City-of-Hope-Chicago-85x85.jpg\" alt=\"City of Hope Chicago\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">City of Hope Chicago<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">2520 Elisha Avenue<br \/>\nZion, IL 60099<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/City-of-Hope-Chicago-85x85.jpg\" data-center=\"City of Hope Chicago\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><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\/10\/Edward_Cancer_Center-85x85.jpg\" alt=\"Endeavor Health Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">Endeavor Health Cancer Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">120 Spalding Drive Suite 111<br \/>\nNaperville, IL 60540<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Edward_Cancer_Center-85x85.jpg\" data-center=\"Endeavor Health Cancer Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><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\/10\/Marion_VA_Medical_Center-85x85.jpg\" alt=\"Marion VA Medical Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">Marion VA Medical Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">2401 West Main Street<br \/>\nMarion, IL 62959<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Marion_VA_Medical_Center-85x85.jpg\" data-center=\"Marion VA Medical 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\/10\/Robert_Lurie_Cancer_Center-85x85.jpg\" alt=\"Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/robert-h-lurie-comprehensive-cancer-center\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Box Link\">Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">675 North Saint Clair Street<br \/>\nFloor 21, Suite 100<br \/>\nChicago, IL 60611<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Robert_Lurie_Cancer_Center-85x85.jpg\" data-center=\"Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive 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\/10\/Rush_MD_Anderson_Cancer_Center-85x85.png\" alt=\"RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">1520 West Harrison Street<br \/>\nJoan and Paul Rubschlager Building<br \/>\nChicago, IL 60607<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Rush_MD_Anderson_Cancer_Center-85x85.png\" data-center=\"RUSH MD Anderson 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\/2021\/06\/simmons-cancer-institute-1-85x85.jpg\" alt=\"Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/simmons-cancer-institute\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Box Link\">Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">315 West Carpenter Street<br \/>\nSpringfield, IL 62702<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/simmons-cancer-institute-1-85x85.jpg\" data-center=\"Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU\" 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\/2022\/09\/university-of-chicago-comprehensive-cancer-center-85x85.png\" alt=\"University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/university-of-chicago-cancer-center\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center Box Link\">University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">5814 South Maryland Avenue<br \/>\nMC 1140, H212<br \/>\nChicago, IL 60637<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/university-of-chicago-comprehensive-cancer-center-85x85.png\" data-center=\"University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<h2>Illinois Mesothelioma Doctors<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the best <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctors<\/a> in the United States can be found at cancer centers in Illinois.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Illinois mesothelioma specialists include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li><strong>Dr. Bilal F. Anouti <\/strong>\u2013 Medical oncologist at \u200b\u200bRobert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Marta Batus <\/strong>\u2013 Medical oncologist at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Darren Bryan<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Young Kwang Chae<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at \u200b\u200bRobert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-traves-d-crabtree\/\"><strong>Dr. Traves D. Crabtree<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Jessica Donington <\/strong>\u2013 Thoracic surgeon at University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Mary J. Fidler <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Medical oncologist at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Andrew Howard\u00a0 \u2013 <\/strong>Radiation oncologist at University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-hedy-lee-kindler\/\"><strong>Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Medical oncologist at\u00a0University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Michael J. Liptay<\/strong> \u2013 Illinois mesothelioma surgeon at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Renuka Malik <\/strong>\u2013 Radiation oncologist at University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Gaurav Marwaha <\/strong>\u2013 Radiation oncologist at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Nisha Mohindra<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at \u200b\u200bRobert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-mecker-moller\/\"><strong>Dr. Mecker Moller<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Sam Pappas<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical\u00a0oncologist at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Evan Pisick <\/strong>\u2013 Medical oncologist at City of Hope Chicago<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Helen J. Ross<\/strong> \u2013 Illinois mesothelioma oncologist at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. George Salti<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Endeavor Health Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Benjamin J. Seides \u2013 <\/strong>Pulmonologist at \u200b\u200bRobert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Emily Sturm<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist\u00a0at Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to connect with specialists at an Illinois mesothelioma cancer center.<\/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 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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> This treatment helps destroy tumors and kill cancer cells. <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/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> help the body\u2019s immune system identify and destroy cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palliative care:<\/strong> Focused on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life, <a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">palliative care<\/a> can include minor surgeries, pain management, emotional support, and other therapies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiation therapy:<\/strong> High-energy <a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">radiation<\/a> is used to damage the DNA of cancer cells and shrink tumors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clinical trials:<\/strong> Eligible patients can access emerging treatments being tested in <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">mesothelioma clinical trials<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mesothelioma Patient Care Teams in Illinois<\/h2>\n<p>Illinois mesothelioma patient care teams are made up of multidisciplinary professionals who are dedicated to providing comprehensive medical treatment and support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mesothelioma patient care 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>Palliative care specialists<\/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>These individuals work together to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop personalized treatment plans<\/li>\n<li>Offer symptom 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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>Illinois Mesothelioma Treatment Research and Clinical Trials<\/h2>\n<p>Top research centers in Illinois are studying new and more effective mesothelioma treatments to help patients live longer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of these research centers include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>City of Hope Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Endeavor Health Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li>Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li>Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine<\/li>\n<li>University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li>University of Illinois Cancer Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of these institutions are dedicated to advancing cancer research and improving survival outcomes for patients.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Illinois<\/h3>\n<p>Several cancer research centers are conducting clinical trials for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> at no cost to patients. The goal of these trials is to identify better, more effective treatment options to improve patients\u2019 quality and length of life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of these active trials include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Additional Chemotherapy After Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma:<\/strong> Referred to as the ICARuS trial, this study is testing whether chemotherapy administered intravenously or directly into the abdominal cavity after cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC can help <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a> patients live longer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunotherapy Before Surgery for Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma:<\/strong> This phase II trial is studying whether giving <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/opdivo-yervoy\/\">Opdivo\u00ae and Yervoy\u00ae<\/a> before surgery is safe and effective for patients with stage 1-3 mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volrustomig (MEDI5752) Plus Chemotherapy for Pleural Mesothelioma<\/strong>: Known as the eVOLVE-Meso trial, this study is testing an investigational drug known as MEDI5752 with carboplatin and pemetrexed in patients with inoperable <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">pleural mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/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:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope 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href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact our registered nurses<\/a><\/strong> for help accessing new treatments and clinical trials in Illinois.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Scope of Asbestos-Related Diseases in Illinois<\/h2>\n<p>According to data from the Environmental Working Group, there were <strong>12,067 asbestos-related deaths in Illinois<\/strong> between 1999 and 2017, including those from mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some notable Illinois asbestos exposure sites include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>BorgWarner Inc. in Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Caterpillar Manufacturing Plant in Peoria<\/li>\n<li>Edison Powerhouse in Springfield<\/li>\n<li>General Motors Plant in Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Monsanto Chemical in Sauget<\/li>\n<li>Mueller Foundry in Decatur<\/li>\n<li>Republic Steel Mill in Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Shell Oil in Wood River<\/li>\n<li>Southern Illinois Power Co-Op in Marion<\/li>\n<li>U.S. Steel Mill in Joliet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Fortunately, Illinois residents diagnosed with mesothelioma have access to advanced treatment options at state-of-the-art hospitals and cancer centers.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of Illinois 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><a href=\"\/treatment\/alternative\/\">Alternative treatments<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Blood work<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/drugs\/\">Chemotherapy drugs<\/a><\/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><strong>This doesn&#8217;t include travel, transportation, or hotel stays during treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Financial Compensation for Illinois Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">Mesothelioma compensation<\/a> can help you afford quality care if you qualify. Learn more about how to pursue compensation from lawsuits, trust fund claims, and veterans benefits below.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma patients in Illinois 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 $1.4 billion<\/strong> for Illinois mesothelioma victims, including:<\/p>\n<div class=\"amounts-wrap no-top-margin\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$34.1 million<\/strong> <span>for a <a href=\"\/occupations\/roofers\/\">roofer<\/a> in Wood River<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$12.4 million<\/strong> <span>for a laborer from St. Charles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$6.7 million<\/strong> <span>for a union electrician in Evergreen Park<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$5.1 million<\/strong> <span>for a <a href=\"\/veterans\/air-force\/\">U.S. Air Force veteran<\/a> and mechanic from Mascoutah<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$4.9 million<\/strong> <span>for a union auto worker in Congerville<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$24.4 million<\/strong> <span>for a Chicago janitor exposed to <a 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These funds offer financial relief to help cover treatment costs, lost income, and other expenses for those affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We can help you determine where you may have been exposed to asbestos and file trust fund claims on your behalf. <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us 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, tax-free disability compensation of nearly <strong>$4,000 a month<\/strong>, VA pensions, and other forms of financial assistance.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help Finding Illinois Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one lives in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 <strong><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><\/strong> 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>Illinois Mesothelioma Treatment Centers Getting care from experts who understand this rare cancer can make all the difference. 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