Dedicated Support for Veterans Affected by Mesothelioma

Get personalized assistance from a team of advocates who understand the unique challenges faced by veterans.
Access resources tailored to your needs, including VA benefits, treatment options, and financial assistance.
Receive support to help you navigate your care and secure the benefits you deserve.

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Access to Expert Care

We help veterans and their families connect with leading mesothelioma specialists, secure treatment at top cancer centers, and access VA hospitals that meet your needs.

Emotional Support

We connect patients and caregivers with our support group where they can share experiences, build community, access valuable information, and find encouragement as they navigate their mesothelioma journey.

Financial and Practical Assistance

We’ll assist you with navigating insurance, filing VA disability claims, and securing compensation for treatment costs, lost wages, and military benefits.

We specialize in:

Connecting veterans to mesothelioma experts and VA hospitals.
Helping veterans apply for VA benefits and file claims.
Guiding families through treatment, support services, and end-of-life care.

Catherine Perrault, D.O.
Medical Officer and Board Certified Family Physician
Dr. Catherine Perrault served 13 years in the U.S. Navy as a General Medical Officer and Family Medicine Physician. At The Mesothelioma Center, she partners with hospitals and specialists to connect patients with timely care and resources, while advancing treatments through collaboration with top experts at conferences.
Karen Selby, RN
Registered Nurse and Patient Advocate
Karen Selby is a registered nurse with a background in oncology and general, vascular and thoracic surgery. Her surgical and oncologic experience help her guide and educate patients on treatment options, clinical trials and how to access different types of support.
Snehal Smart, M.D.
Medical Doctor and Patient Advocate
Snehal Smart is a medical doctor with a background in teaching and mentoring that she uses to educate patients on the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma. She helps patients understand the types of testing they must undergo and what treatments to discuss with their doctor.
Vanessa Blanco
Patient Advocate and Oncology Patient Navigator
Vanessa Blanco is a certified Oncology Patient Navigator with a Master of Science degree in Health Service Administration. She uses her professional and personal experiences to help patients and families access health care, emotional support and financial aid.
Amy Pelegrin
Hospice Care Director
Hospice Care Director Amy Pelegrin educates patients and caregivers about hospice and palliative care programs. She helps families understand all that hospice care can offer, guides patients through end-of-life resources and helps them access hospice care
Aaron Munz
Director of Veterans Department
Aaron Munz is a former U.S. Army captain who served nine years in leadership, combat and strategic training. He assists veterans with the complicated paperwork and evidence required to file VA disability claims and helps them successfully file appeals.
Danielle DiPietro
VA-Accredited Claims Agent
Danielle DiPietro is a Board Certified Patient Advocate and VA-accredited claims agent who ensures veterans understand and access VA benefits. She helps veterans fill out VA paperwork, gather information on prior asbestos exposure and submit VA claims correctly to facilitate approval.