Advisory Board
Medical & Surgical
Thoracic surgeons and surgical oncologists who treat mesothelioma. Members marked as reviewers independently verify our medical content for clinical accuracy.
Dr. Marcelo C. DaSilva
MD, FACS, FICS
Medical Director of Thoracic Surgery, AdventHealth Cancer Institute
Dr. Jeffrey B. Velotta
MD, FACS
Thoracic Surgeon, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Dr. Leah M. Backhus
MD, MPH, FACS
Thelma and Henry Doelger Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Stanford University
Patient Care, Nursing & Nutrition
Nurses, clinical social workers and an oncology dietitian who work with mesothelioma patients and families through treatment and recovery.
Nichole Andrews
RDN
Registered Oncology Dietitian Nutritionist; Founder, The Oncology Dietitian
Patient & Family Advocates
Dedicated professionals who review patient-facing content for clarity, compassion, and accuracy