{"id":891,"date":"2020-04-17T13:52:12","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=891"},"modified":"2025-12-22T11:58:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T16:58:43","slug":"md-anderson-cancer-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/md-anderson-cancer-center\/","title":{"rendered":"MD Anderson Cancer Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/h2>\n<p>MD Anderson has been ranked the<strong> No. 1 cancer center in the country<\/strong>\u00a0by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em> every year since 2015.<\/p>\n<p>MD Anderson focuses on providing individualized care backed by innovative cancer research and clinical trials that bring the latest therapies directly to mesothelioma patients.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/doctor-anne-tsao.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;I would love to have patients know that <strong>there&#8217;s hope<\/strong>. MD Anderson is one of the most remarkable places to be when you need help for cancer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Anne Tsao, mesothelioma specialist at MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Its main campus is in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, with four additional locations in League City, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and West Houston.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quick-facts-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.quick-facts-shortcode{border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;border:1px solid #E6E7EC;margin:40px 0;overflow:hidden;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;position:relative;font-size:17px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03)}.quick-facts-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}.quick-facts-shortcode .quick-facts-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;display:block;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul{margin-left:24px;margin-bottom:0}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul li:before{width:6px;height:6px;top:10px;left:-22px;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;border:none;background:#F38A6B}.quick-facts-shortcode .content ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.quick-facts-shortcode .content p:empty{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.quick-facts-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 30px}.quick-facts-shortcode-heading{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px}}<\/style><h3 class=\"quick-facts-shortcode-heading\">Key Facts on MD Anderson<\/h3><div class=\"content\"><ul>\n<li>One of three comprehensive cancer centers in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/states\/texas\/\">Texas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Up to 25% of MD Anderson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/second-opinion\/\">second opinions<\/a> lead to an updated diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Staff performed 22,000 surgeries in the last year<\/li>\n<li>Enrolled 11,000 patients in clinical trials in 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>MD Anderson offers specialized cancer care for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> that can significantly extend survival and improve quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to get help connecting with MD Anderson mesothelioma specialists for cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<div 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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>MD Anderson Cancer Center Mesothelioma Doctors<\/h2>\n<p>MD Anderson\u2019s mesothelioma program employs some of the top doctors in the field. These specialists have extensive experience diagnosing and treating this rare cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>M<\/strong><strong>D Anderson Cancer Center <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/\"><strong>mesothelioma specialists<\/strong><\/a><strong> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr.<\/strong><strong> Mehmet Altan<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Brian D. Badgwell<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Frank V. Fossella <\/strong>\u2013 Medical oncologist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr<\/strong><strong>. Paul Mansfield<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Kanwal P. S. Raghav<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-david-c-rice\/\"><strong>Dr. David C. Rice<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Stephen Swisher<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-anne-tsao\/\"><strong>Dr. Anne Tsao<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Medical oncologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alexis-kidd-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;My surgical team did everything in their power to help me. They researched. They talked to doctors from other hospitals all over the country. It was inspiring how hard they worked to save my life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Alexis Kidd, 18+ year mesothelioma survivor &amp; MD Anderson patient<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px 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class='columns-2'>\n<li>Advanced care planning<\/li>\n<li>Counseling and other types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/resources\/emotional-support\/\">emotional support <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Medical oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Nutritionists<\/li>\n<li>Pain management specialists<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/palliative\/\">Palliative care<\/a> providers<\/li>\n<li>Pathologists<\/li>\n<li>Psychiatric oncology services<\/li>\n<li>Pulmonologists<\/li>\n<li>Radiation oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Social workers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/resources\/support-groups\/\">Support groups<\/a> and counseling services<\/li>\n<li>Surgical oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Thoracic surgeons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>This multidisciplinary approach ensures that each patient receives dedicated attention tailored to their specific needs.<\/p>\n<p>Make every appointment count \u2014 download our <strong>Free Checklist of Questions to Ask Your Doctor 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Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>MD Anderson Cancer Center Mesothelioma Treatment Options<\/h2>\n<p>MD Anderson Cancer Center is known for its comprehensive and personalized approach to mesothelioma treatment. Patients benefit from a wide range of advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/\">treatment options<\/a> tailored to their type and stage of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-surgery\">Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>Surgery is a cornerstone of MD Anderson mesothelioma treatment. The center offers advanced surgical procedures designed to remove as much cancer as possible and keep it from spreading.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key surgeries for mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP)<\/a>: A surgery for pleural mesothelioma that removes the entire lung along with the lining of the chest and diaphragm.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\">Pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D)<\/a>: Another type of pleural mesothelioma surgery that removes the lining of the affected lung and all visible tumors (less aggressive than an EPP).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC<\/a>: A surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma that removes visible tumors from the abdominal lining before using heated chemotherapy to kill remaining cancer cells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These procedures are performed by well-trained, board-certified surgeons, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-chemotherapy1\">Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a> may be administered at various stages of mesothelioma treatment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before surgery to make the procedure more effective<\/li>\n<li>After surgery to shrink tumors or target remaining cancer cells<\/li>\n<li>By itself or with other therapies if surgery isn\u2019t an option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chemotherapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center is personalized to each patient, targeting the specific location of tumors as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/\">mesothelioma cell type<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-chemotherapy\">Immunotherapy<\/h3>\n<p>Immunotherapy is an innovative treatment that harnesses the power of the body\u2019s immune system to fight mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Patients in MD Anderson Cancer Center\u2019s mesothelioma program have access to the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">immunotherapy drugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FDA-approved immunotherapy drugs for mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/opdivo-yervoy\/\">Ipilimumab (Yervoy\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/opdivo-yervoy\/\">Nivolumab (Opdivo\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/keytruda\/\">Pembrolizumab (Keytruda\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patients may be able to receive other immunotherapy drugs by joining MD Anderson mesothelioma clinical trials.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-radiation-therapy\">Radiation Therapy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a> at MD Anderson utilizes the most advanced techniques to precisely target mesothelioma tumors without harming healthy cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These techniques include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT): <\/strong>A method that uses imaging during treatment to improve accuracy and effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT): <\/strong>A highly accurate radiation technique that adjusts the radiation dose to the shape of the tumor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Radiation therapy may be used on its own or in combination with surgery and chemotherapy to relieve symptoms and keep tumors from growing.<\/p>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide <\/strong>shipped overnight to learn more about different treatments and clinical trials that could improve your prognosis.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default 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