We are proud to represent mesothelioma victims and their families across the United States, including hardworking men and women in Colorado.
The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Throughout the 20th century tons of asbestos were mined in the United States and used in many industries, including Colorado railroads, factories, schools, universities and power plants.
Major cities in Colorado where asbestos exposure is known to have occurred at job sites include:
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Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Colorado
It is important to know that every state has its own laws and if you wait too long, your claims may be barred. Our Colorado mesothelioma attorneys are focused solely on mesothelioma cases, allowing us to be sensitive to the concerns of our clients suffering while navigating the unique legal aspects of these cases and maximizing each client's recovery.
Colorado Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
There are a number of cancer centers and physicians in Colorado that treat mesothelioma. The following are a list of some of the cancer centers that specialize in treatment of mesothelioma cancer. If you would like to learn more, CLICK HERE to contact our client service team or call us at 800-300-2919.
University of Colorado Cancer Center
13001 E. 17th Place
P. O. Box 6511, Mail Stop F434
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Colorado Mesothelioma Physicians
Paul A. Bunn, Jr M.D.
University of Colorado Denver
Distinguished Professor, Division of Medical Oncology/University of Colorado, James Dudley Chair in Lung Cancer Research
University of Colorado Hospital
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
In 1984, Dr. Bunn was recruited to the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center as a Professor of Medicine in Medical Oncology and Head of the Division of Medical Oncology. In 1986 Dr. Bunn became the Director of the University of Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Bunn has been President of ASCO, IASLC, and AACI, chairman of the FDA Oncology Drug Advisory Committee, and Executive Director of the IASLC.
Dr. Bunn’s research interests focus on novel therapies for lung cancer. He has published more than 300 articles in peer-reviewed journals, over 122 reviews and editorials, and 90 book chapters on lung cancer. Dr. Bunn’s studies have set standards for the treatment of lung cancer, have identified issues of natural history and have identified biomarkers of prognosis and therapy selection. Dr. Bunn is the principal investigator on numerous national and local therapeutic trials and is also the principal investigator for the SPORE grant in lung cancer that is designed to conduct translational research in lung cancer.
Michael Weyant M.D.Associate Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialty: Thoracic Surgery
University of Colorado Cancer Center
1665 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 724-2808
Michael J. Weyant , thoracic surgeon at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, might not see as many pleural mesothelioma patients as some of his peers, but his opinions are as respected every bit as much.
Weyant was chosen to write the lead editorial in the highly regarded Journal of Thoracic Oncology (April 2012) that accompanied a study report from England calling for the halt of the extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) surgery, in favor of the less-radical pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) for mesothelioma patients.
Weyant didn’t totally agree with the findings, believing each patient’s needs should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
John Mitchell M.D.
Chief, General Thoracic Surgery, Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Colorado Cancer Center
1665 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 724-2808
John Mitchell, M.D., was recruited to the University of Colorado School of Medicine to become the Cancer Center’s Chief of General Thoracic Surgery in 2002, starting a very successful relationship. His national reputation, and that of the school, has grown considerably ever since.
Mitchell was awarded the first Endowed Chair in the Department of Surgery in 2006. He received the University of Colorado Hospital Pioneer Award in 2011 for his outstanding vision, leadership and commitment to patients.
Robert Meguid M.D.
Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Colorado School of Medicine
1665 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-7927
Robert Meguid, M.D., is the latest addition to the cardiothoracic surgery staff at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, adding a fresh perspective and an innovative approach.
Meguid joined the team as an assistant professor in summer 2012 after a residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Washington.
His interest in lung transplants, along with malignant and benign lung diseases, became a good fit at the Colorado Medical Center, where more than 115 patients have undergone successful transplants in the last 20 years.
D. Ross Camidge, M.D.
Medical Oncologist
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Mesothelioma Clinic
1665 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 848-0300
Dr. D. Ross Camidge is an associate professor in the division of medical oncology and serves as both the director of the thoracic oncology clinical program and the program director for the thoracic oncology clinical and translational research fellowship at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Camidge joined the University of Colorado as a full-time faculty member in October of 2007 after having served as a visiting professor at the university for two years prior. Dr. Camidge has been described by the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation as “one of the leading minds in lung cancer.”
Dr. D. Ross Camidge earned his BA in 1988 from Oxford University located in Oxford, United Kingdom and his PhD in 1992 from Cambridge University located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. He then went on to pursue his medical degree at Oxford University Medical School where he graduated in 1995. He completed his internship at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford that same year. Dr. Camidge is trained in both medical oncology and clinical pharmacology.
Robert C. Doebele, M.D.
Medical Oncologist
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Mesothelioma Clinic
1665 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 848-0300
Dr. Robert C. Doebele is an associate professor in the division of medical oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He joined the University of Colorado in 2008 as a member of the thoracic malignancies program. Prior to assuming this post, Dr. Doebele served as an instructor at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Robert C. Doebele earned his AB in 1993 from Princeton University located in Princeton, New Jersey. He then went on to earn both a PhD and MD from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 2001. Dr. Doebele completed his internship (2002), residency (internal medicine – 2004), and fellowship (internal medicine-medical oncology – 2007) at the University of Chicago in Illinois. Dr. Doebele is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer/oncology.
W. Thomas Purcell, M.D.
Medical Oncologist
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Mesothelioma Clinic
1665 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 848-0300
Dr. W. Thomas Purcell is an associate professor in the division of medical oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. In addition to his academic post, Dr. Purcell’s clinical titles include associate director for clinical services of the University of Colorado Cancer Center and executive medical director of oncology services at University of Colorado Hospital. Prior to joining the University of Colorado faculty in May of 2012, Dr. Purcell served as the director of the Billings Clinic Cancer Center in Billings, Montana for over seven years.
Dr. W. Thomas Purcell graduated from Millsaps College located in Jackson, Mississippi with a bachelor of science degree in 1985 before moving on to earn his MBA in 1991 at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia where he received his medical degree in 1996. Dr. Purcell completed both his internship (1997) and residency (1999) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He completed a fellowship in internal medicine-medical oncology in 2002 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine located in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Purcell is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer/oncology.
Mesothelioma Resources
Mesothelioma is a rare and very serious form of cancer found in the lining surrounding the lungs, the stomach, the testes, or the heart. The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos.
It often takes 10 to 60 years after exposure to asbestos before the symptoms of mesothelioma develop. This period of time is referred to as a latency period. Because of the latency period, the disease commonly affects men and women that are at least 50 years of age and that worked with asbestos between 10 and 60 years ago.
- What is Mesothelioma?
- Symptoms of Mesothelioma
- How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?
- Mesothelioma Treatment Options
- Types of Mesothelioma
- What are my Legal Rights?
- Contact a Colorado Mesothelioma Lawyer
Colorado Mesothelioma Facts
Today, the use of asbestos and the handling of asbestos materials are regulated in Colorado as well as the rest of the United States, but its use is not banned. It is recognized as a hazardous material and is monitored by OSHA and the EPA but exposure risks still exist. The United States still consumes 30 million pounds of new asbestos per year. Additionally, many old homes, factories, schools, warehouses, and commercial buildings still contain old asbestos products.
The average incident rate of mesothelioma in the United States is 1 / 100,000 - the incident rate for the state of Colorado falls below the National average.
There are a number of different jobs that caused a larger amount of exposure to asbestos on a more frequent basis. Below you will find today's employment numbers for several of these high risk jobs in Colorado:
| Occupation | 2008 Colorado Employment |
| Construction | 165,195 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 4,290 |
| Electricians | 15,400 |
| Teachers & Instructors | 10,220 |
| Mechanics & Technicians | 15,220 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | 10,960 |
Source: Careerinfonet.org
Colorado Exposure Sites
Many of our clients are unsure of how they could have been exposed to asbestos. We have hired some of the best investigators in the business. Our investigators will track down who was responsible to help ensure that they can be held accountable.
Below is a partial list of Colorado buildings and job sites where asbestos exposure may have occurred. If you or a loved one have mesothelioma, or other asbestos-related injury, and wish to consult a Colorado mesothelioma attorney about your legal rights to compensation, CLICK HERE for a free consultation or call us at 800-300-2919.
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