Malignant Mesothelioma

About mesothelioma

A malignant mesothelioma is a cancerous tumour that usually forms on the pleura (lung lining). It's often brought on by asbestos exposure, although there is generally a long delay between the original exposure and the tumour developing. We offer a multidisciplinary approach to treating mesothelioma.

London Mesothelioma Service

Our dedicated multidisciplinary teams across The Lister Hospital and London Bridge Hospital are highly experienced, with specialist expertise in treating patients with mesothelioma. Our surgeons have been involved in multiple clinical trials and procedures with excellent postoperative outcomes.

We offer the full range of diagnostic procedures and therapies, and also specialise in pain management and nutrition. Mesothelioma treatment may involve chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy in selected cases. We have also access to clinical trials providing access to new drugs through the HCA Sarah Cannon Centre with state of the art imaging, chemotherapy and radiotherapy facilities.

As the only dedicated mesothelioma clinic in Europe, we are open to various invasive and non-invasive therapies, whilst utilising the most innovative technology. Yet despite our committed approach, we fully understand that decades of practice have proven that mesothelioma cannot be cured by one treatment or consultant alone.

Our team is thus comprised of experts, each with over 15 years sub-specialist experience in areas such as:

• Chest medicine
• Interventional radiology
• Thoracic surgery
• Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine
• Radiation and medical oncology
• Pathology
• Palliative care and pain management

It is our belief that every mesothelioma patient should be offered the opportunity to discuss all available therapies, and to make an informed decision about treatment after receiving the most suitable recommendations from our team.