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How Did Your Family and Friends Respond to the Mesothelioma Diagnosis?

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Carla Fasolo

Carla's husband took on all household responsibilities, while her daughter, a doctor, was concerned and the kids checked on her regularly. Many people offered help, support, and encouragement through both negative and positive times.

It was hard for everybody. My husband Anthony. It was amazing. He ended up doing everything. He did the housework. He cooked. You know, he did the dishes. He did the laundry made the bet. I mean, he did everything. I mean, if I went, he he was right there. I mean, he he it was amazing. I just never I mean, I know the guy loves me, but that it was it was amazing. His his his mother would be so proud of him really to know that he was That good. You would have thought he had a good background in housekeeping and health care. He was great. My daughter, she was concerned, she's a doctor. If she had a lot of questions and her concerns and, you know, but the kids call me all the time to check on me and make sure everything's great. It wasn't just family. It was friends. You know, they would come and and talk to you encourage you or cook for you, you know. I mean, I had so many people to be there to help me and support me through this. A lot of negativity, but then again, a lot of positives.