{"id":26457,"date":"2024-12-04T15:44:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T20:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=26457"},"modified":"2025-09-04T00:03:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T04:03:30","slug":"massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/states\/massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Massachusetts Mesothelioma Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Massachusetts Mesothelioma Treatment Centers<\/h2>\n<p>There are many highly reputable cancer centers in Massachusetts that offer advanced and comprehensive mesothelioma treatments. View some of the best Massachusetts <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/\">mesothelioma cancer centers<\/a> in the state below.<\/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 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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\/2021\/10\/brigham-and-womens-hospital-large-85x85.png\" alt=\"Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/brigham-womens-hospital\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital Box Link\">Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">75 Francis Street<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02115<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/brigham-and-womens-hospital-large-85x85.png\" data-center=\"Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital\" 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\/12\/Dana-Farber-85x85.jpg\" alt=\"Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">Dana-Farber Cancer Institute<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">450 Brookline Avenue<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Dana-Farber-85x85.jpg\" data-center=\"Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\" 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\/12\/Massachusetts-General-Hospital-85x85.jpeg\" alt=\"Mass General Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">Mass General Cancer Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">55 Fruit Street<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02114<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Massachusetts-General-Hospital-85x85.jpeg\" data-center=\"Mass General 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\/12\/Tufts-Medical-Center-85x85.jpg\" alt=\"Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">800 Washington Street<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02111<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tufts-Medical-Center-85x85.jpg\" data-center=\"Tufts Medical Center 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\/10\/boston-va-large-85x85.png\" alt=\"VA Boston Healthcare System\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/boston-va\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"VA Boston Healthcare System Box Link\">VA Boston Healthcare System<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">150 S Huntington Avenue<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02130<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/boston-va-large-85x85.png\" data-center=\"VA Boston Healthcare System\" 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>Massachusetts Mesothelioma Doctors<\/h2>\n<p>Massachusetts has many top <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctors<\/a> who specialize in key treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top mesothelioma specialists in Massachusetts include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li><strong>Dr. Elizabeth Baldini<\/strong> \u2013 Radiation oncologist at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raphael-bueno\/\">Dr. Raphael Bueno<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>Thoracic surgeon at<br \/>\nBrigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Antonio Coppolino III<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at Mass General Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Kelly Fitzgerald <\/strong>\u2013 Radiation oncologist at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Narjust Florez<\/strong> \u2014 Medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-martin-goodman\/\"><strong>Dr. Martin Goodman<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at<br \/>\nTufts Medical Center Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Jonathan Greer<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Mass General Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Hassan A. Khalil<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. David J. Kwiatkowski<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Nelya Melnitchouk<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Scott J. Swanson<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. John Wain<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-wiener\/\"><strong>Dr. Daniel C. Wiener<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at the VA Boston Healthcare System<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Mass General Cancer Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Looking for a mesothelioma doctor in Massachusetts? Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match service<\/strong> to get in touch with specialists near you.<\/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 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched 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>Massachusetts Mesothelioma Treatment Options<\/h2>\n<p>Massachusetts patients can access many <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatments<\/a> by working with experienced specialists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Massachusetts mesothelioma treatment options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surgery:<\/strong> Different types of <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">mesothelioma surgery<\/a> can remove tumors and help patients live longer. Factors like a patient\u2019s cancer type, stage, and overall health affect which type of surgery, if any, they can receive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy: <\/strong>This is medication that shrinks tumors and destroys cancer cells. <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Mesothelioma chemotherapy<\/a> may be used as a patient\u2019s main treatment or provided along with radiation and surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunotherapy:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a> boosts the body\u2019s natural immune response to destroy mesothelioma tumors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palliative care:<\/strong> Doctors can recommend\u00a0<a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">palliative care<\/a> to manage symptoms and make patients feel more comfortable. Types of palliative care include minor surgeries, <a href=\"\/treatment\/pain-management\/\">pain management<\/a> medication, and emotional support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiation therapy:<\/strong>\u00a0Beams of energy damage cancer cells\u2019 DNA, preventing them from dividing. <a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation<\/a> is typically used along with surgery and chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clinical trials:<\/strong> These test emerging treatments that could potentially be more effective than standard ones. Patients can look into <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">mesothelioma clinical trials<\/a> near them by speaking with their doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mesothelioma Patient Care Teams in Massachusetts<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma doctors in Massachusetts emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to treating <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>, allowing patients to get comprehensive support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patients are supported by teams that 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 professionals work together to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a treatment plan that best suits each patient<\/li>\n<li>Manage a patient\u2019s symptoms through palliative care<\/li>\n<li>Offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/resources\/emotional-support\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"18\">emotional support<\/a> to patients and loved ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free Checklist of Questions to Ask Your Doctor<\/strong> to explore which treatment options could work best for you and get the answers 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 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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>Massachusetts Mesothelioma Treatment Research and Clinical Trials<\/h2>\n<p>Massachusetts mesothelioma cancer centers are conducting pioneering research and clinical trials with the hope of finding more effective treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research centers in the state include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center<\/li>\n<li>International Mesothelioma Program<\/li>\n<li>Tumor Imaging Metrics Core<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These research centers are committed to furthering our understanding of mesothelioma and other cancers so patients can hopefully live longer.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Massachusetts<\/h3>\n<p>Cancer hospitals in Massachusetts offer clinical trials that mesothelioma patients can join at no cost. These trials could give patients more treatment options if their cancer doesn\u2019t respond to standard therapies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ongoing mesothelioma clinical trials in the state include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A2B694 for Solid Tumors:<\/strong> This study is investigating A2B694, a type of <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/car-t-cell-therapy\/\">CAR-T cell immunotherapy<\/a> medication, for treating mesothelioma and other cancers that can\u2019t be surgically removed due to tumor spread.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CTX131 for Relapsed or Refractory Tumors:<\/strong> In this trial, doctors will use a CAR-T cell therapy called CTX131 to help pleural mesothelioma patients who have experienced <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/remission-recurrence\/\">recurrence<\/a> (where cancer comes back after treatment) or whose tumors didn\u2019t respond to other therapies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRO1184 for Advanced Solid Tumors:<\/strong> Doctors are investigating a medication known as PRO1184 to treat mesothelioma and other types of locally advanced cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participating in these trials can provide patients access to cutting-edge treatments not available elsewhere.<\/p>\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 .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p><strong><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact our Patient Advocates<\/a> <\/strong>for help finding mesothelioma clinical trials in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Scope of Asbestos-Related Diseases in Massachusetts<\/h2>\n<p>From 1999 to 2017, asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis contributed to <strong>8,103 deaths in Massachusetts,<\/strong> according to the Environmental Working Group.<\/p>\n<p>Massachusetts has a high incidence of asbestos-related diseases due to its history of asbestos use in industries like shipbuilding, construction, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job sites in the state that put workers at risk of asbestos exposure include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"columns-2\">\n<li>Algonquin Gas in Freetown<\/li>\n<li>Bethlehem Steel Shipyard in Boston<\/li>\n<li>Coppus Engineering in Worcester<\/li>\n<li>Dawson Brewery in New Bedford<\/li>\n<li>Eastman Gelatine in Peabody<\/li>\n<li>Edison Light &amp; Power Station in Boston<\/li>\n<li>Fore River Shipyard in Quincy<\/li>\n<li>Harvard University in Boston<\/li>\n<li>Johnson Asbestos in Springfield<\/li>\n<li>United Light Company in Springfield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Thankfully, Massachusetts residents suffering from mesothelioma can pursue top treatments from experienced doctors and hospitals throughout the state.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of Massachusetts Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma treatments can be incredibly expensive, costing <strong>over $400,000 a year<\/strong>. Insurance might not cover all of the costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical expenses may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/alternative\/\">Alternative treatments<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Blood work &amp; tests<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/drugs\/\">Chemotherapy drugs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Health care copays<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/imaging-scans\/\">Imaging scans<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Immunotherapy infusions<\/li>\n<li>Overnight hospital stays<\/li>\n<li>Radiation therapy<\/li>\n<li>Surgeries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Outside of health care costs, you and your family must also factor in travel and lodging expenses if you don\u2019t live close to a cancer center, basic living bills, and more.<\/p>\n<h2>Compensation for Massachusetts Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>You and your family may qualify for <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">mesothelioma compensation<\/a> after a diagnosis to stay financially secure. Find out how to pursue payouts from trust fund claims, asbestos lawsuits, and veterans benefits below.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h3>\n<p>Massachusetts mesothelioma patients get compensation through lawsuits filed against manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a> award <strong>$1 million or more on average<\/strong>, helping families cover the costs of cancer treatments and other expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Our partner attorneys have secured <strong>over $176 million<\/strong> for Massachusetts mesothelioma victims to date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"amounts-wrap no-top-margin\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$4 million<\/strong> <span>for a\u00a0<a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/\">U.S. Navy veteran<\/a> in Marshfield<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.99 million<\/strong> <span>for a <a href=\"\/veterans\/marines\/\">U.S. Marine veteran<\/a> and machinist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.54 million<\/strong> <span>for a farm worker in Granby<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.49 million<\/strong> <span>for a teacher in Gloucester<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.84 million<\/strong> <span>for the family of a <a href=\"\/occupations\/construction-workers\/\">construction worker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.19 million<\/strong> <span>for a <a href=\"\/occupations\/boilermakers\/\">boiler mechanic<\/a> in Tewksbury<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$5.72 million<\/strong> <span>for an engineer in Manchester<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.amounts-wrap{margin:0 0 40px;max-width:775px;font-size:16px}.amounts-wrap.no-top-margin{margin:0 0 40px}.amounts-wrap ul{list-style:none;margin:0}.amounts-wrap ul li{background:#E5F4F6F6;border-radius:5px;display:block;display:flex;overflow:hidden;padding:10px;line-height:21px;margin-bottom:8px;align-items:center}.amounts-wrap ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.amounts-wrap ul li strong{background:#C7E8EC;font-size:16px;margin:-10px 0 -10px -10px;min-width:125px;padding:20px 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These trusts were established by bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos products so victims could cover expenses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>More than <strong>$30 billion<\/strong> is available in asbestos trust funds, with many patients receiving their first payouts in 90 days or less.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You may qualify to file multiple trust fund claims, depending on which asbestos-containing products you were exposed to.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> for help finding a Massachusetts lawyer who can pursue asbestos claims on your behalf if you qualify.<\/p>\n<h3>VA Benefits Claims<\/h3>\n<p>Many mesothelioma patients were exposed to asbestos while serving. <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">Veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> can apply for veterans benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with our team\u2019s help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">Mesothelioma VA benefits<\/a> include disability compensation worth <strong>over $4,000 a month<\/strong>, free or low-cost treatments from top military doctors, pensions, and resources for surviving family members.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help Finding Massachusetts Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>If you or someone you love lives in Massachusetts and has mesothelioma, <strong>there is hope.<\/strong> Top doctors and cancer centers in the state can offer treatments to improve your survival and ease symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can connect you with Massachusetts mesothelioma treatments now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our team can also help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Better understand your diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Enroll in clinical trials to access new treatments<\/li>\n<li>Join support groups and helpful resources<\/li>\n<li>Pursue legal claims for asbestos 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>Massachusetts Mesothelioma Treatment Centers There are many highly reputable cancer centers in Massachusetts that offer advanced and comprehensive mesothelioma treatments. 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