About Washington Cancer Institute
The Washington Cancer Institute is a part of the MedStar Washington Hospital Center, which is one of the largest hospitals in the United States.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is consistently recognized on U.S. News and World Report “Best Hospitals” list among many other awards and honors.
The Washington Cancer Institute was founded in 1992 and has earned a reputation of being the leading cancer center in the Washington, D.C. region.
It has become a model for comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for cancer centers across the nation.
The staff at Washington Cancer Institute take a personalized, patient-centered approach when it comes to cancer care. The center specializes in the most advanced techniques in medical, surgical and radiation oncology.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20010
(202) 877-7000
Asbestos and Mesothelioma at Washington Cancer Institute
Those with asbestos-related cancers can expect a wide range of cutting-edge therapies at the Washington Cancer Institute.
Asbestos lung cancer patients will be seen at the Center for Comprehensive Lung Health to see an experienced team of lung specialists.
Regarding mesothelioma, the Washington Cancer Institute is best known for its treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma.
A world-renowned expert, Dr. Paul Sugarbaker, has pioneered the successful treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma with his signature surgical technique known as the Sugarbaker Procedure, which is a combination of cytoreductive surgery and targeted heated chemotherapy.