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Topics Covered
- Overview of Mesothelioma, in the Context of COVID-19
- Innovative Multi-Modality Treatment Options, including Chemotherapy, Surgery, Immunotherapy, Targeted Treatments, Radiation & Tumor Treating Fields
- The Role of Clinical Trials
- How Research Increases Treatment Options
- Managing Side Effects, Symptoms, Discomfort & Pain
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life & Lifestyle Concerns
- The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Our Panel of Experts

Richard J. Gralla, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center

Hedy Lee Kindler, MD
Professor of Medicine Director, Mesothelioma Program, The University of Chicago Medicine

Robert Taylor Ripley, MD
Director, Mesothelioma Treatment Center, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Member, Baylor College of Medicine, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center

Elizabeth K. O’Donnell, MD
Director, Lifestyle Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate Director, Mass General Cancer Center’s Survivorship Program, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Mary Hesdorffer, NP
Executive Director, Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW
Director of Education and Training, CancerCare
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Workshop Date
This workshop was originally recorded on September 20, 2021.