Free Webinar: Expert Answers on Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery

Questions about surgery are often among the first and hardest to answer following a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis. On April 29 at 8 p.m. ET, surgical oncologists Dr. Laura Lambert and Dr. Zachary Brown join Patient Advocate Karen Selby, RN for a free webinar covering what surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma actually involves.

They’ll discuss who doctors consider as candidates, how cytoreductive surgery with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy fits into treatment and what current research tells us about outcomes. Not every patient will be a surgical candidate, but knowing what the options are and what questions to ask your care team can make a real difference. 

Patients, caregivers and loved ones are all welcome. Registration is free. Watch live or on demand.

Topics Dr. Lambert and Dr. Brown Will Address

Dr. Lambert and Dr. Brown bring both surgical expertise and real clinical experience with peritoneal mesothelioma patients to this conversation. Their goal is to give patients and caregivers a clear, honest picture of what surgery involves and what the current evidence supports. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, mid-treatment or already in discussions about surgery, the topics they’ll cover are ones that come up in nearly every peritoneal mesothelioma consultation.

• Benefits, risks and recovery: Every surgical decision involves tradeoffs. Dr. Lambert and Dr. Brown will walk through what patients can realistically expect when weighing surgery as an option.
• Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC: Both approaches often work together in peritoneal mesothelioma treatment. We’ll explain what each one does and why doctors frequently combine them.
• How doctors evaluate surgical candidates: Not everyone with peritoneal mesothelioma is a candidate for surgery. We’ll explain what factors go into that evaluation and what patients can do to prepare for those conversations.
• How surgery fits into a full treatment plan: Dr. Lambert and Dr. Brown will explain how it connects with other treatments and what a broader care plan can look like.
• Questions worth asking a surgical specialist: The right questions can change the direction of a consultation. We’ll share what patients and families should bring to any meeting with a surgical specialist.
• What current research shows: Science around surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma keeps advancing. We’ll share what recent findings mean for patients making decisions today.
• What to expect at each stage: From preparation through recovery, knowing what’s coming helps patients and families feel more in control.

Whether surgery is part of the current conversation or still just a possibility, this is an opportunity to hear directly from surgeons who have spent their careers treating peritoneal mesothelioma. This webinar directly delivers practical surgical expertise and best practices from specialized oncologists for a rare cancer, helping to empower people to have more informed conversations with their care team about treatment decisions.

About The Panelists

Dr. Laura Lambert, Surgical Oncologist and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Specialist

Dr. Laura Lambert treats patients with advanced abdominal cancers at NYU Langone Health, with a focus that includes peritoneal mesothelioma. She runs a multidisciplinary program where specialists across cancer care work together to build personalized treatment plans. Her approach centers on making sure patients understand their options before making any decisions.

Dr. Lambert brings years of experience with the specific challenges peritoneal mesothelioma patients face. This webinar gives attendees a chance to hear from someone who deals with these cases every day.

Dr. Zachary Brown, Surgical Oncologist and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Specialist

Dr. Zachary Brown is a surgical oncologist at NYU Langone Health whose practice focuses on peritoneal cancers, including peritoneal mesothelioma. He cares about making sure patients and families understand what they’re considering before they commit to a treatment path.

Dr. Brown combines technical expertise with a communication style that makes complex surgical concepts easier to understand. Attendees can expect clear, honest explanations of topics important them.

Karen Selby, RN and Board-Certified Patient Advocate

Karen Selby has worked with mesothelioma patients and their families at The Mesothelioma Center for more than 15 years. As a registered nurse and board-certified Patient Advocate, her oncology background shapes the way she helps people navigate treatment decisions, access care and make sense of information that can feel overwhelming at first. 

Karen brings that same approach to this webinar. She helps patients and families make sense of complex medical information and figure out what to do next. 

Who Will Benefit From Attending?

This webinar is a good fit for anyone connected to a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis. That includes patients at any point in their treatment journey, from those who just received a diagnosis to those actively preparing for surgery. 

It’s equally valuable for caregivers, family members and friends who want to better understand what surgery involves and how to support someone considering it. If you’re trying to figure out what surgery could mean for you or for someone you care about, this conversation is for you.

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Registering is free and only takes a minute. The insights you’ll gain can shape how you approach your care and the conversations you have with your medical team. The Mesothelioma Center looks forward to seeing you on April 29. 

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