Cancer Centers in North Carolina
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center Address:
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Phone:
888.716.9253
888.716.9253
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
N.C. Cancer Hospital Address:
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone:
866.869.1856
866.869.1856
Duke University Cancer Center
Address:
20 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710
Phone:
888.275.3853
888.275.3853
Choosing a Cancer Center
When selecting a cancer center in North Carolina 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.