Free Webinar: How Doctors Personalize Mesothelioma Treatment
Awareness & Research
Written by Travis Rodgers | Edited By Amy Edel
Join us Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET for our free webinar: How Doctors Personalize Mesothelioma Treatment. We’ll explore how mesothelioma specialists tailor treatment plans for the most effective approach for each person’s unique diagnosis, overall health and personal goals.
Every person with mesothelioma faces a different set of challenges. Age, cancer stage, cell type and other factors all shape the treatment process. In this webinar, two leading mesothelioma specialists and a Patient Advocate will walk through real examples of how doctors adapt care to fit each person’s diagnosis and goals.
What You’ll Learn During the Discussion
This webinar offers a chance to hear directly from leaders in mesothelioma treatment. You’ll gain valuable information that could help you when discussing treatment options and outcomes with your doctor. Reserve your spot now to join this important discussion.
Topics Experts Will Cover in Our Upcoming Webinar
- Criteria doctors use to determine if surgery is an option
- Expert insights on common treatment myths
- How treatment options may differ from patient to patient
- Key factors doctors consider when choosing treatments
- Recent advances in chemotherapy and immunotherapy
- When you should get a second opinion
- Why seeing a mesothelioma specialist is important
After the presentation, our panelists will answer participants’ questions. If you want to submit a question in advance, mention it to your Patient Advocate during registration. If you can’t attend the live event, you can register to receive a recording.
Panelists’ Backgrounds
Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler
Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler is an internationally recognized mesothelioma oncologist and the director of the Mesothelioma Program at the University of Chicago Medicine. She focuses on systemic therapy, especially immunotherapy and clinical research. The loss of her father to mesothelioma has inspired her and she has published extensively on improving treatment options.
Dr. Jeffrey Velotta
Dr. Jeffrey Velotta is a thoracic surgeon at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center in California, specializing in pleural mesothelioma. He is also a clinical assistant professor at UCSF School of Medicine. His expertise includes minimally invasive surgery and multimodal treatment plans designed to improve patient outcomes.
Karen Selby, RN
Karen Selby is a registered nurse and Board Certified Patient Advocate with 15 years of experience supporting mesothelioma patients and families. She combines her oncology and thoracic surgery background to help patients navigate every step of their mesothelioma treatment journey.
