Mesothelioma Events

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1 in 4 cancer patients suffers from depression. National Depression Screening Day is a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness. Educate yourself and your loved ones about the signs of depression, get screened and seek treatment if necessary.

Dana Nolan is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in cancer care. She and our on-staff nurse, Karen Selby, are able to provide a safe space for mesothelioma patients and caregivers to share their questions, stories and concerns online and over the phone.

Respiratory therapists and other lung health workers are essential to those dealing with lung diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. Take time the last week of October to recognize these professionals and their contributions to the health and well-being of all lung patients.

Take time this November to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month. It’s important to recognize the accomplishments of family caregivers and their impact on loved ones who need their assistance. It is also a time to show support for those whose time and efforts are critical to patients in their care.

Once a month, over a dozen mesothelioma survivors and caregivers meet online or by phone to share their experiences with this rare cancer. Moderated by a licensed mental health counselor, this group offers a safe place to ask questions of others going through a similar experience.

Veterans Day is a national day of remembrance honoring all those who served in the U.S. armed forces. The theme this year is “Service.”

Every third Thursday of November, the American Cancer Society raises awareness of the dangers of smoking during the Great American Smokeout. Smoking causes approximately 480,000 preventable deaths a year. Take time to help someone quit smoking or break the habit yourself by learning the health benefits of a smoke-free life.

This exclusive monthly support group for mesothelioma patients and caregivers provides a safe space for participants to connect with others affected by this rare cancer, ask their questions and share their experiences.

Every year, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization lights candles for all those who have lost their battles with this rare and aggressive cancer. A week later, on Jan 4, candles are lit for mesothelioma warrior survivors who continue their fight.