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== Executive Summary == The International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston stands as the world's first formally established dedicated mesothelioma treatment program, founded in 2002 by the legendary thoracic surgeon Dr. David J. Sugarbaker.<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/brigham-womens-hospital/ Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston], Mesothelioma.net</ref> Operating within the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center—ranked among the top five cancer centers nationally—the IMP treats approximately 180-200 patients annually and provides over 300 consultations per year, making it one of the largest mesothelioma programs in the world.<ref>[https://dandell.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-diagnosis/mesothelioma-cancer-guide-2/ Mesothelioma Cancer Guide], Danziger & De Llano</ref> Dr. Sugarbaker's groundbreaking work in the 1990s transformed mesothelioma from a disease with virtually no treatment options to one where selected patients could achieve meaningful long-term management through aggressive multimodal therapy combining surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. His 1992 refinement of the extrapleural pneumonectomy procedure and subsequent development of trimodal treatment protocols established the paradigm that mesothelioma centers worldwide would follow.<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/david-sugarbaker-m-d/ David Sugarbaker, MD], Mesothelioma.net</ref> Today, under the leadership of Dr. Raphael Bueno, the program continues advancing mesothelioma care through genomic research, novel surgical techniques, and clinical trials exploring immunotherapy combinations.<ref>[https://mesothelioma.net/raphael-bueno-m-d/ Raphael Bueno, M.D.], Mesothelioma.net</ref> The IMP maintains close collaboration with the VA Boston Healthcare System, serving the significant veteran population affected by military asbestos exposure. Patients seeking treatment at Brigham can also pursue substantial legal compensation through asbestos trust funds and other recovery options.<ref>[https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/veterans/ Veterans Mesothelioma Cases], Mesothelioma Lawyer Center</ref> <div style="clear:both;"></div>
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