Cancer Centers in Missouri
The University of Kansas Cancer Center – Missouri
Address:
8700 North Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64154
8700 North Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64154
Phone:
913.574.2520
913.574.2520
Saint Louis University Cancer Center
Address:
3655 Vista Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
3655 Vista Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Phone:
866.977.4440
866.977.4440
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Cancer Center
Address:
3015 North Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
3015 North Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Phone:
314.996.5151
314.996.5151
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Siteman Cancer Center Address:
4921 Parkview Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
4921 Parkview Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Phone:
800.600.3606
800.600.3606
Choosing a Cancer Center
When selecting a cancer center in Missouri for mesothelioma treatment, consider:
- Mesothelioma experience — Ask how many mesothelioma patients they treat annually
- Multidisciplinary approach — Look for centers with thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists working together
- Clinical trials — Active research programs may offer access to new treatments
- Support services — Palliative care, social work, and patient navigation are valuable
- Practical factors — Travel distance, insurance acceptance, and scheduling flexibility
Questions to Ask
Before your first appointment, consider asking the cancer center:
- Do you have physicians who specialize in mesothelioma?
- What surgical procedures do you perform for mesothelioma?
- Are there clinical trials I might qualify for?
- What is your approach to multimodal treatment?
- What support services are available for patients and caregivers?
- Can you help coordinate care if I need to see specialists at other facilities?
Getting a Second Opinion
A second opinion is standard practice for cancer patients and especially important for mesothelioma due to its complexity. Most cancer centers welcome second opinion consultations and can often review your records remotely before an in-person visit.