My father has just been diagnosed with Malignant Mesothelioma.  I traveled down to Port Aransas where he lives to take him to his first visit with an oncologist which didn't turn out to be a very optimistic visit.  We were told surgery was not an option, radiation was not an option, chemo was all there was and given the names of the drugs that he would recommend and the doctor wasn't sure if they would do any good. 

I asked the doctor about him going to MD Anderson and he thought it would be a good idea, at least for them to look over his case and see what they think, they may tell him the same thing, if that's the case then he can issue the chemo there in Corpus (that's where he, the doctor was located).  I asked the oncologist about the clinical trials that I read about at MD Anderson and he said that it wouldn't be a bad idea to check into those as well.  My father is very anxious about starting treatment so he would prefer to do it there locally.  I would personally prefer him to get treatment at MD Anderson. 

When we left the doctors office we called his other doctor and they sent his records to MD Anderson and checked to see how long it would take for them to get him in, MD Anderson called back and said they would try to get him in within a week, week and a couple of days and that he would be a good candidate for the clinical trials.  So, that is where we are right now waiting to get an appointment. 

I would like to hear from others that have had Mesothelioma or family members.  I have read so much but I would like to hear some first hand experiences to have an idea of what to expect.

Thank you,

Dena