Previous Work
Dr. George Simon was the assistant director for clinical research at the Hollins Cancer Center. There, he helped make the local school a regional leader in the treatment of thoracic malignancies. Before serving the community in South Carolina, Dr. Simon worked for the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Previously, he worked as a director of thoracic oncology. Dr. Simon was also the head director for research on asbestos-related disease at H. Lee Moffitt Center in Tampa. His research has helped further advance the field of thoracic oncology.
Dr. George Simon was the head director for research on asbestos-related disease at H. Lee Moffitt Center in Tampa. His research has helped further advance the field of thoracic oncology.
Expertise & Cutting-edge Research
In 2014, Dr. Simon joined MD Anderson, a well-established center for managing and researching asbestos-related diseases. It is home to several prominent leaders in the field, like thoracic surgeon Dr. David Rice, and medical oncologist Dr. Anne Tsao. These physicians have helped to improve prognosis and quality of life for many patients.
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare kind of thoracic malignancy. Only several centers in the country, such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center, have the expertise to treat it appropriately. To get adequate treatment, you have to seek it out.