Illinois Mesothelioma Medical Resources
Illinois Asbestos Cancer & Mesothelioma Doctors
The diagnosis and treatment of asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma and other asbestos cancers and conditions is complicated; therefore, it is gradually becoming a subspecialty in the field of medicine. 
However, as of the present time, there is no medical degree that is specific to asbestos-related practice. Most doctors focusing on asbestos disease today are trained in oncology, thoracic surgery, respiratory or occupational medicine, or some related field.
It's important for patients suffering from asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma and other diseases and conditions caused by asbestos exposure to be treated by doctors with the proper level of expertise. Below you’ll find an established Illinois doctor who specializes in mesothelioma treatment:
Call us at (888) 360-4215 to speak with a mesothelioma paralegal
Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler
Director of the Mesothelioma Program,
University of Chicago Cancer Research Center
Chicago, Illinois
Illinois Asbestos Cancer & Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
Today, between 25%-30% of all Americans will get some form of cancer during their lifetimes. There are many reasons for this, including the modern lifestyle and the poisons that have been put into the environment – of which asbestos is a prime example.
The numbers of clinics and hospitals that specialize in oncology have increased in response to the growing number of patients. Below is a list of the cancer treatment centers located in Illinois:
Carle Cancer Center
Urbana, Illinois
Decatur Memorial Hospital Cancer Institute
Decatur, Illinois
Northwestern University- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chicago, Illinois
University of Chicago Cancer Research Center
Chicago, Illinois