Support for Patients

Each mesothelioma journey is personal. The experiences of other survivors, insights from experts and work of support organizations can offer tailored support.
  • Join Our Support Group
    Our online support group offers a space to share experiences and learn from others. Mesothelioma patients, families and caregivers come together to meet others in their situation and receive professional guidance.
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  • Coping With a Diagnosis
    Developing effective strategies to help you cope with mesothelioma can make the stress of navigating treatment and planning for your loved ones' futures more manageable.
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  • Communication Strategies for Patients
    What questions should you bring when speaking with specialists and other experts? Handy tips for effective communication can help you get the most out of conversations.
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How a Mesothelioma Diagnosis Affects the Whole Family

Expert Insights

How a Mesothelioma Diagnosis Affects the Whole Family

A speaker discusses the profound impact of a mesothelioma diagnosis on the entire family unit. They emphasize that family members often experience the same pressure and depression as the patient and strongly advise patients against attempting to navigate the illness alone. The speaker highlights that community, friends, and family support serve as a critical component of the patient's overall treatment experience.

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Family members have such an important role in patients with mesothelioma. I usually say when someone has mesothelioma the whole family is sick. The whole family is ill. The grandchildren, the wives, the spouses, they feel the same pressure, sometimes depression of the diagnosis.

So I said it's so important. I tell my patients this is not the time to fly solo alone. You need to get all your help that you can get. Friends, family, church, community.

This is the time to get people around. Let it go of I can't do this by myself attitude. Get help in the community and the family comes in and quite often I see daughters and sons and they come and says no he's going to live with me. I'm all in with this and then I know for sure and I tell my patients the best treatment you have is right here with you.

It's your family support.

Mental Health Resources

Prioritizing emotional and mental well-being may improve treatment outcomes and quality of life. Patients, caregivers and loved ones may benefit from mental health care.
  • Depression
    Research shows cancer patients have much higher rates of depression. Those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma are at risk of experiencing depressive symptoms.
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  • Dealing With Grief
    Grief can include fear, sadness, loss, regret or guilt. Extended mourning or complicated grief can have physical and social effects. We can provide grief support resources.
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  • Managing Mental Health
    Living with mesothelioma presents significant challenges for patients, caregivers and loved ones. Mental health support can help people cope with complex emotions
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Our Webinars

The Mesothelioma Center regularly hosts exclusive live and on-demand webinars with renowned doctors and experts. Past topics include treatment comparisons, survivor interviews and presentations from mesothelioma specialists.
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Being a Caregiver

Caregivers have many responsibilities. And they often put the needs of others before their own. But it's important to take care of themselves as well. We have many helpful caregiver resources available.
  • Communication Strategies for Caregivers
    Getting your thoughts across to doctors, lawyers and others can be difficult. Effective communication strategies can ensure your caregiver questions get answered.
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  • Creating an Emergency Plan
    A clear plan of action during a medical emergency can help caregivers act quickly. It can also ensure caregivers have all necessary paperwork readily available.
    Learn About Emergency Plans
  • Avoiding Burnout
    Those caring for someone with mesothelioma risk caregiver burnout. Identify the signs of burnout, which include exhaustion, appetite loss and illness.
    Learn About Burnout
  • Developing a Financial Plan
    A financial plan can aid survivors and their loved ones prepare for the cost of mesothelioma treatment and travel. Planning ahead can help limit the risk of financial toxicity.
    Learn About Financial Planning
  • Diet & Nutrition
    Meal planning ensures patients keep a balanced diet and high energy levels. The same is crucial for caregivers to meet their own nutritional needs.
    Learn About Nutrition
  • Your Family Caregiver Guide
    Federal, Veterans Administration, local and private resources, as well as respite care can directly help family caregivers with both their financial and physical challenges.
    Learn more about available resources
A Mesothelioma Caregiver's Experience
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