Mesothelioma Center Patient Testimonials

"There are not enough words to express my sincere appreciation for all your help. You contacted me after I ordered asbestos awareness bracelets in October 2009.

You were so kind to explain what my Dad’s diagnosis was and what steps I could take to help my Mom receive DIC benefits from the VA as well as putting me in touch with an attorney.

My mom has received four settlement claims so far and we just heard back from the VA. Her claim has been granted. Just like you said, they gave her back pay to the date my dad passed away!

Dealing with the VA was not easy, but I appealed their decision and this time it was in mom's favor. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart."

"It was God's hand at work when I hit the button on Asbestos.com. My sister is so excited that she is calling Dr. Kindler at the University of Chicago right now and making the appointment for my mom. God bless you and your organization."

"I really want to thank you for everything and the information you gave us so quickly to help our neighbor. I must admit I was SO surprised when the information packet came in the mail the next day like you said it would! I hope and pray that anyone who has this terrible cancer gets a wonderful person at Asbestos.com to help them. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!  God bless you."

"Thank you for all of your help!! Thanks to you we are now in touch with mesothelioma experts who are providing us with facts on my father's condition. We could not have done this alone, and I encourage anyone thinking about contacting Asbestos.com for their help and assistance to DO IT!! I don't want to imagine where we would be without them.

The organization was so helpful in getting my father to experts who could provide us with facts, answers and most importantly HOPE! This cancer is very rare and our family doctor offered no hope, which was very upsetting. However, at Brigham and Women's Hospital, we walked out feeling like we have a chance, and that's our goal for my father.

I'm so thankful for all of the help, guidance and support given to my family."

"Asbestos.com was a godsend to me and my family after I learned that my dad had Stage 4 mesothelioma from his 20+ years of working as a grinder in a steel factory. After discovering it could be mesothelioma, I went directly to the internet and ended up on Asbestos.com. I submitted a request for all the information I could get my hands on, as well as the mesothelioma awareness bracelets.

To my surprise, I had a voicemail message the following day, and when I called back, we talked for nearly an hour. I don't think (the patient advocate) realized how many tears streamed down my face during the conversation. I felt a sense of a caring in her voice on the other end of that call. She had a wealth of knowledge to share with me, explaining about mesothelioma specialists, treatment facilities and statistics. (She) quickly became my "email pen pal," and I sent her messages on a routine basis to update her on my dad's condition.

(She) was more than just a resource to me and my family. She was a friend (and) reached out to us in our moment of despair, when we felt that we had nowhere to turn for help. She and the rest of the staff at Asbestos.com even sent a sympathy card to me and my family after my dad passed away.
I personally believe that, had it not been for (her) help, we might never have found out dad's true diagnosis of mesothelioma."

"My dad passed away on July 12, 2010, of mesothelioma. He lived in Manville, New Jersey, and worked for Johns Manville for 30 years until the facility closed. I remember the day my sister called me to tell me that my dad had mesothelioma and that they had given him 6 months to live, and my world just fell apart.

When I composed myself, I went on the internet to learn everything I could about this illness and found Asbestos.com. That’s when I . . . was able to (get) my many questions (answered). She had information on doctors we could talk to and was always there to help me through the rough times. She even sent me mesothelioma awareness wristbands for my whole family and my dad. On my niece's wedding day, all of the family wore those wristbands in memory of my dad. It's hard to explain, but those wristbands gave me a connection to my dad.

It has been 10 months since my dad passed away, and my mom and I still wear those bands. (Asbestos.com) still keeps in touch with me to see how we are doing. I highly recommend any family going through this hard time to visit Asbestos.com. They really can help and they care. Hopefully they will find a cure for this soon."