Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Included on 2021 Best Hospitals List

While there are hundreds of cancer centers across the United States, not all of them are fully equipped to treat mesothelioma. There are only a small number of facilities who really excel at treating this rare and aggressive cancer. 

For that reason, it’s important to find a facility right after your diagnosis that specializes in treating mesothelioma. Your treatment plan and overall life expectancy are important factors to consider when deciding on what cancer center is right for you or your loved one. 

Making a decision like this may not be easy, however, there can be huge differences in the quality of care you receive. The difference could be a life changing prognosis of living years as a survivor from receiving the most advanced treatments or a prognosis of 6-12 months. 

Your decision on a facility should be done carefully but with urgency. If your primary doctor diagnosed your mesothelioma, then you may be sent to a specialist for a second opinion. Oftentimes, patients will have to travel out of state to see a specialist at one of the renowned mesothelioma treatment facilities. 

What Hospitals are Ranked the Highest for Mesothelioma Treatment?

The U.S. News and World Report publishes a list of the top hospitals in the country every year. This list is a valuable resource for any patients who are looking to make informed, life-saving decisions about their medical treatments.

Out of the 20 hospitals for 2021-2022, here are the highest ranked facilities that feature comprehensive mesothelioma programs:

• Mayo Clinic, 1st
• Cleveland Clinic, 2nd
• University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, 3rd
• Johns Hopkins Hospital, 4th
• Massachusetts General Hospital, 5th
• New York University (NYU) Langone, 8th
• University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center, 9th
• Michigan Medicine, 11th
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 14th
• Mount Sinai Hospital, 18th
• Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 20th

How are the Top Hospitals in the U.S. Ranked?

The website ranks these hospitals based on a point system. The rankings for unit and treatment were based on:

• 30‑day survival after a surgery
• Patient experience in the hospital
• Volume of patients for a condition
• Nurse staffing
• Technological advancements
• Professional recognition

Depending on your circumstance, there are a variety of things to consider when choosing a facility. You may need to ask yourself some questions like: Can I afford this? What will my insurance cover? Does the center perform curative surgery? Do I want to travel? Is there a center near me?

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, there are compensation options available for you to help pay for treatment or travel expenses. At BCBH Law, our attorneys are experts in this field and have helped thousands of patients find treatment and get legal help for their diagnosis. Fill out our free case evaluation form to see what compensation options you and your family may qualify for.