Alabama Mesothelioma Fact Sheet
While mesothelioma is a problem in all states, the specific incident rate for Alabama is 0.8 / 100,000. This is below the average rate of 1.1 / 100,000. Click on the tabs below to find mesothelioma and asbestos research in AL, recent AL mesothelioma-related court cases, mesothelioma specialists in AL and potential asbestos hotspots in Alabama.
Alabama Mesothelioma Info
By clicking on the above tabs, you will find information on mesothelioma specific to the state of Alabama
Alabama Research and Clinical Trials
This is a partial list of scientific or medical grants in your state for research into mesothelioma and related illnesses.
Alabama Doctors and Hospitals
This is a partial list of hospitals and physicians that reportedly treat mesothelioma patients in your state.
Alabama Cases
This is a partial list of relevant court cases on mesothelioma in your state.
Disclaimer: Inclusion on this directory does not constitute endorsement by Cancer Monthly, Inc. All physicians who appear in this section do so based on their own expression of interest in the fields of mesothelioma treatment. Cancer Monthly, Inc. has not verified the competence, professional credentials, business practices or validity of the expressed interests of these physicians. Cancer Monthly makes no recommendation of any physician on this list and makes no suggestion that any such physician will cure or prevent any disease. Those consulting a physician on this list should approach the consultation exactly as they would with any other unknown physician.
This is a partial list of scientific or medical grants in your state for research into mesothelioma and related illnesses.
Alabama Doctors and Hospitals
This is a partial list of hospitals and physicians that reportedly treat mesothelioma patients in your state.
Alabama Cases
This is a partial list of relevant court cases on mesothelioma in your state.
Disclaimer: Inclusion on this directory does not constitute endorsement by Cancer Monthly, Inc. All physicians who appear in this section do so based on their own expression of interest in the fields of mesothelioma treatment. Cancer Monthly, Inc. has not verified the competence, professional credentials, business practices or validity of the expressed interests of these physicians. Cancer Monthly makes no recommendation of any physician on this list and makes no suggestion that any such physician will cure or prevent any disease. Those consulting a physician on this list should approach the consultation exactly as they would with any other unknown physician.
Henderson v. Meadwestvaco Corp.
1070522, 1070497, 1070509, SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, March 20, 2009, Released
1070522, 1070497, 1070509, SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, March 20, 2009, Released
GMC v. Kilgore
1002149 , SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, December 20, 2002, Released
1002149 , SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, December 20, 2002, Released
Southern Bakeries, Inc. v. Knipp
1010743 , SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, December 13, 2002, Released
1010743 , SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, December 13, 2002, Released
Greene v. Csx Transp.
1010357 , SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, August 30, 2002, Released
1010357 , SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, August 30, 2002, Released
Ex parte Wilkerson
1990769, SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, September 8, 2000, Released
1990769, SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMA, September 8, 2000, Released
Wilkerson v. Burlington N. R.R.
2980962, COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS OF ALABAMA, September 24, 1999, Released
2980962, COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS OF ALABAMA, September 24, 1999, Released
Hospitals and Cancer Centers
University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center
1824 6th Ave. S. 236 TI
Birmingham, AL
205-975-8222
Physicians
Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio
Thoracic Surgeon
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
703 19th Street
Birmingham, Alabama 35294
(205)934-5937
University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center
1824 6th Ave. S. 236 TI
Birmingham, AL
205-975-8222
Physicians
Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio
Thoracic Surgeon
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
703 19th Street
Birmingham, Alabama 35294
(205)934-5937
| City | Site |
| Athens |
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant |
| Bessemer |
Bessemer Steel Mill |
| Decatur |
Amoco Chemical Redstone Arsenal |
| Eden |
Dan River Power Station |
| Fort Rucker |
Fort Rucker Boiler Plant |
| Gorgas |
Alabama Power Plant |
| Homestead |
Turkey Point Powerhouse |
| Mobile |
Addsco Shipyard Admiral Sims Motor Hotel Alabama Dry Dock Bender Shipyard GAF Plant Gulf Engineering Gulf Shipyard Mobile Shipyard Ruberoid Plant |
| Montgomery |
GE Fiber Plant |
| Opelika |
Sewing Mil WestPoint Teppermill Cotton Mill |
| Selma |
Dan River Cotton Mill |
| Theodore |
Great Plains Pipeline |
Research
Robert, Francisco Onconase Vs Doxorubicin In Malignant Mesothelioma
Grant: 5M01RR000032-390649
Grant: 5M01RR000032-390649
Abstract: Doxorubicin is a commonly used chemotherapy agent in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma. Onconase is an experimental (not approved by the FDA) drug that has shown activity against malignant mesothelioma. The purpose of this study is to determine whether Onconase, when administered into the blood stream, is better than injection of Doxorubicin into the blood stream for the treatment of malignant mesothelioma. Approximately 160 patients across the country will be enrolled on this study. These patients will receive either Onconase by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes weekly, or Doxorubicin every 3 weeks for a maximum of 6 doses. Treatment will continue for at least 18 weeks or until the tumor is no longer responding to treatment. After treatment has been stopped, patients will be monitored by a physician to determine late side effects and future therapy.
Tags: Antineoplastic, Doxorubicin, Human Therapy Evaluation, Mesothelioma, Neoplasm /cancer Chemotherapy Clinical Trial Clinical Research, Human Subject
Tags: Antineoplastic, Doxorubicin, Human Therapy Evaluation, Mesothelioma, Neoplasm /cancer Chemotherapy Clinical Trial Clinical Research, Human Subject
- Followup Grant: 5M01RR000032-400649
- Followup Grant: 5M01RR000032-410649
- Followup Grant: 5M01RR000032-420649
Clinical Trials
Condition: Malignant Mesothelioma
Intervention: Drug: cisplatin; Drug: gemcitabine hydrochloride
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Intervention: Drug: cisplatin; Drug: gemcitabine hydrochloride
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Condition: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Intervention: Drug: MORAb-009 by IV on Days 1 and 8 every 21 days for 6 cycles.
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Intervention: Drug: MORAb-009 by IV on Days 1 and 8 every 21 days for 6 cycles.
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Condition: Lung Cancer; Malignant Mesothelioma; Pancreatic Cancer; Sarcoma
Intervention: Drug: L-alanosine
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Intervention: Drug: L-alanosine
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Condition: Malignant Mesothelioma
Intervention: Drug: epirubicin hydrochloride; Drug: gemcitabine hydrochloride
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Intervention: Drug: epirubicin hydrochloride; Drug: gemcitabine hydrochloride
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