| If you have been diagnosed with asbestos cancer | | | | treat mesothelioma but outsource some of the |
| you will have to choose the best mesothelioma | | | | phases of the care. Lab specimens might have to be |
| cancer clinic to receive the best possible treatment | | | | sent to other facilities which can cause critical delays |
| and care you deserve. Not all cancer clinics are the | | | | in treating your disease. |
| same. Here are some guidelines to follow in choosing | | | | - Is the clinic's staff 100% professional? You don't |
| a mesothelioma treatment center that will cater to | | | | want to be treated for mesothelioma cancer in a |
| your needs and concerns. | | | | clinic that has introduced cost-cutting measures such |
| Don't be Afraid to Ask Questions | | | | as non-professional support staff. You want to be |
| Here are some questions you should ask before you | | | | taken care of by professional nurses and health care |
| commit to any particular cancer clinic: | | | | professionals. |
| - Is the mesothelioma cancer clinic registered with | | | | - Does the clinic have a dedicated health care team? |
| the ACCC? The Association of Community Cancer | | | | You want to make sure that the individuals working |
| Centers (ACCC) has a membership of hundreds of | | | | with you remain part of a dedicated team that is |
| hospitals and clinics known for outstanding treatment | | | | familiar with your treatment from start to finish. |
| facilities. Make sure the clinic you are considering is a | | | | Continuity of the treatment procedure is of great |
| member of this organization. | | | | importance and essential for your well-being. Realize |
| - Does the American Cancer Society recognize the | | | | that your very life depends on the kind of treatment |
| clinic? - If the ACS has any concerns about the types | | | | and care you will receive. So don't be shy about |
| of treatments provided by your clinic, make sure you | | | | asking the facility some tough questions in your |
| do some further research. The American Cancer | | | | search for a mesothelioma cancer clinic. A top quality |
| Society should be your first stop for cancer | | | | hospital will be glad to answer all of your questions |
| information and support. | | | | and provide you with an information brochure about |
| - Does the clinic provide all services at their own | | | | their services. |
| location? Some cancer clinics are fully equipped to | | | | |