My name is Savannah Cline, RN, BSN. I am the
medical liaison for Pacific Meso Center
at Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (PHLBI) at the Pacific Meso Center
(PMC) which is located in Los Angeles ,
California
Our scientific advisor, Dr.
Robert B. Cameron is
one of the leading experts in North America on
the treatment of pleural mesothelioma. Dr.
Cameron has treated hundreds of mesothelioma patients over the last 25
years. He is the innovator of the
lung-sparing Pleurectomy/Decortication surgical procedure for mesothelioma and
believes in saving the lung, removing as much of the visible tumor that he can
see and treating the patient as though they have a chronic disease.
PMC at PHLBI was founded in 2002
as a 501(c)(3) non-profit research institute, focused on finding better treatments
for sufferers of malignant pleural mesothelioma, which is an asbestos-related
cancer affecting the lining of the chest – the pleura.
PMC’s mission
is to better serve a growing number of mesothelioma victims by supporting the
first-of-its-kind in the nation research lab which provides
laboratory-to-the-bedside research that improve mesothelioma victims’ lives and
longevity, particularly for those that approach malignant pleural mesothelioma
(MPM) as a chronic, treatable disease.
We
currently support 2 research labs. The
Punch Worthington Lab. at UCLA and PMCs laboratory at 10780 Santa Monica Boulevard
At PMC, we are able to offer numerous
resources to patients, family members and friends. Some of our resources include: The First Meso
Connection Program, Mesothelioma: A Patient’s Roadmap, educational materials,
and patient information packages to help navigate this journey. In
addition to these resources, we are able to help those patients from out of
town find suitable accommodations close to UCLA and help with travel
arrangements. In some instances we are
able to find free accommodations for
those suffering financial hardships.
We are in the process of developing online
support groups for mesothelioma patients, survivors, caregivers, family members
and friends. For those who are
interesting in participating, please contact me for further information.
I am very excited to be part of this great
institute and to furthering our research so that we can make a difference in
the lives of those suffering with this dreadful disease. I realize it can be
devastating to be diagnosed with mesothelioma and I am here to help as much as
I can. Feel free to contact me at any time by email at scline@phlbi.org or phone 310-474-8223. Pacific Meso have issued an invitation to everyone for:
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