New Mesothelioma Treatment

Newly elected legislation of New York City has decided to improve the health and safety concerns of workers during large demolition and reconstruction projects.

Exposure to asbestos may be the result of serious health conditions, including lung cancer, asbestosis and malignant mesothelioma. These three diseases could be a life-threatening as they are usually diagnosed in the advanced stages of development.

The most important piece of the legislation will put off demolition and asbestos abatement projects from being performed at the same time, thus reducing the amount of people exposed to asbestos. Earlier, demolition crews were able to walk around without masks or respirators while asbestos abatement was being conducted.

In the other pieces of the legislation, contractors will need to take tougher exams before being issued asbestos abatement licenses. These exams will cover new practices such as safer handling procedures and proper disposal methods.

In another regulation, the uses of matches, cigarette lighters and smoking is prohibited on the same floor where asbestos abatement is taking place to ensure all protective gear is being worn.

The people who already have knowledge about asbestos will have to discuss with the contractors about how to prevent exposure to asbestos with better preparation or how to make contractors educated about the asbestos. Even some professional asbestos abatement companies can inappropriately remove asbestos and fail to use protective equipment.

Additional information about mesothelioma and asbestos may be found through the Mesothelioma Center.

Mesothelioma Treatment & Diagnosis in New York:

If someone has been exposed to asbestos on the job or in the home environment, it is encouraged to seek regular medical check-ups to ensure lung health. If there is a possibility of developing symptoms that may possibly indicate asbestosis or mesothelioma, it is a good idea to contact a mesothelioma treatment center in your locality, who can provide the best care for mesothelioma, even from diagnosis to treatment. Here is the list.

Mesothelioma Treatment Centers in New York

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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. David H. Ilson
Associate Attending Physician
1275 York Avenue
New York, New York 10065

New York University Medical Center
Dr. Harvey I. Pass
Director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery
530 First Avenue, Suite 9V
New York, New York 10016

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Department of Medicine
Division of Thoracic Oncology
Dr. Lee M. Krug
Assistant Attending Physician
1275 York Avenue
New York, New York 10065

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Manjit S. Bains
Thoracic Surgeon
1275 York Avenue
New York, New York 10021

The Mount Sinai Medical Center
The Derald H. Ruttenberg Treatment Center
Dr. Philippe A. Chahinian
Oncologist
1190 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10029

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Department of Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Raja Michael Flores
Attending Thoracic Surgeon
1275 York Avenue
Room C-879
New York, New York 10021

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Dr. Robert N. Taub
Professor of Clinical Medicine
161 Fort Washington Avenue, Herbert Irving 9-907
New York, New York 10032

New York University Medical Center
Kaplan Cancer Center
Dr. Roman Perez-Soler
Associate Director of Clinical Oncology
550 First Avenue
New York, New York 10016

Mount Sinai Medical Center
Thoracic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Scott J. Swanson
Surgeon
1190 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10029

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Community and Preventive Medicine
Dr. Stephen M. Levin
Associate Professor
1200 Fifth Avenue, 1B
New York, New York 10029

Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Valerie W. Rusch
Chief, Thoracic Service
1275 York Avenue
New York, New York 10065

Dept of Oncology
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Roman Perez-Soler, MD
111 East 210th St.
Bronx, New York 10467

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Timothy Anderson, MD
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263

Hoffman & Weinhold Oncology/ Hematology -Glen Falls Hospital
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Cheryl L. Brown, CCRP
100 Park St.
Glens Falls, New York 12801

CCOP-North Shore University Hospital, Div. Hematology/ Oncology
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Daniel R. Budman, MD
9th Floor, 300 Community Dr.
Manhasset, New York 11030

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Clifford A. Hudis, MD
1275 York Ave.
New York, New York 10021

Department of Surgery, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Mesothelioma Treatment Section
John Chabot, MD
161 Fort Washington Ave
New York, New York 10032

Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Lee Krug, MD
160 East 53rd St.
New York, New York 10022

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Leonard Bruce Saltz, MD
1275 York Avenue
New York, New York 10021

Department of Surgery, Thoracic Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Manjit Bains, MD
1275 York Ave.
New York, New York 10021

Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Mary Hesdorffer, RN, BSN, Clinical Research Nurse
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, New York 10032-3713

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Owen A. O’Connor, MD, PhD
1275 York Avenue
New York, New York 10021

Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, Atchley Pavilion Room 907
Mesothelioma Treatment Section
Robert Taub, MD
161 Ft. Washington Ave
New York, New York 10032