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Description:
The mesothelioma research program at Princess Margaret Hospital/University Health Network includes a number of inter-related projects, including the following highlighted below. Please see program progress report for further information (attach here for download).
- Rapid assessment and management program: Patients with pulmonary problems related to asbestos undergo a complete assessment in one day. The program is accessible to all patients with lung problems and previous asbestos exposure by direct referral from family doctors or occupational health clinics.
- Early detection project: Designed to detect mesothelioma and lung cancer at an early stage using low dose computed tomography. Targets individuals with no symptoms but with a history of exposure to asbestos. Blood samples are taken for use in associated studies aimed at the early detection of Mesothelioma.
- Interventional thoracic surgery program: A new program centred around the Interventional Thoracic Surgery Suite (ITSS), a state-of-the-art hybrid endoscopy/surgical suite. The ITSS helps fast track patients referred to the mesothelioma research program through nodal staging with a minimally invasive approach using endobronchial ultrasound.
- Clinical trials: See following links for further information:
- Tri-modality treatment trial
- Radiation therapy trial
- Opening soon: An immunotherapy trial using personalized cell therapy.
Type of organisation: non-profit, hospital
Contact for further information:
Fatemeh Zaeimi
Clinical Research Coordinator
Address:
9N-921
200 Elizabeth Street
Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
Phone: 416-340-5686
Email: Fatemeh.Zaeimi@uhn.on.ca
Date last updated: Feb 1 2018