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Choosing a Treatment Center
How to evaluate centers, teams, and logistics for your care.
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Support groups, counseling, financial aid, and caregiver tools.
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Find Out What Options May Be Available
Answer a few quick questions so we can share information and resources that match your diagnosis and situation. Or call 24/7 us at 1-800-662-6000 to speak to a patient advocate immediately.
No obligation. Your information is kept private.
Your information is kept confidential and used only to provide relevant resources and guidance.
Support Resources for Patients and Families
A mesothelioma diagnosis affects more than just physical health. This section focuses on practical and emotional support resources available to patients, caregivers, and families throughout treatment and beyond.
- Government and non-government assistance programs
- Travel, lodging, and treatment-related support
- Caregiver and family resources
- Counseling and peer support options
- Navigating benefits and paperwork
Support resources vary by location and eligibility
Support Resources
Support spans emotional health, day‑to‑day logistics, and caregiver well‑being. We've organized resources you can act on this week.
What you'll find here
- Moderated support groups and counseling options
- Caregiver tools, checklists, and burnout prevention
- Financial aid, travel and lodging assistance
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Support spans emotional health, day‑to‑day logistics, and caregiver well‑being. We’ve organized resources you can act on this week.
- Support groups and moderated communities
- Caregiver tools and respite options
- Nutrition and wellness
- Mental health and coping skills
- Travel and lodging assistance
Featured Reading
Highlights across support and related topics—swipe or use arrows to explore.
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Finding Mesothelioma Support Groups
Where to find moderated peer and caregiver communities.
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Caregiver Resources & Burnout
Time management, respite, and communication tips.
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What Is Mesothelioma?
A plain‑language overview of the disease and how it’s approached today.
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Mesothelioma Causes and Risk Factors
Common causes, latency, and risk patterns to discuss with your team.
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Stages of Mesothelioma: What Each Stage Means
How staging affects options, goals, and planning.
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Standard Treatments Overview
A high‑level guide to surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and combined plans.
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Surgery Options: Pleurectomy vs. Pneumonectomy
How these procedures differ and when each may be considered.
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Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
Common regimens, side effects, and supportive care strategies.
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Occupational Exposure: Jobs at Risk
Trades and roles historically linked to higher exposure rates.
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Secondary Exposure: Family Risk
How take‑home fibers spread risk and ways to reduce it.
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Symptoms After Exposure
Common symptoms and when to seek evaluation.
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You’re Not Alone
Peer groups, nurse navigators, and patient advocates can make a tangible difference in day‑to‑day life. Start with a small step that fits this week.
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Guidance for patients, families, and caregivers—non‑legal and non‑claim oriented.
Support
Choosing a Treatment Center
How to evaluate centers, teams, and logistics for your care.
Read ArticleSupport
Finding Mesothelioma Support Groups
Where to find moderated peer and caregiver communities.
Read ArticleSupport
Caregiver Resources & Burnout
Time management, respite, and communication tips.
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Counseling & Mental Health
Options for therapy, coping skills, and crisis planning.
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Financial Aid & Travel Assistance
Programs for travel, lodging, and practical support.
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Hospice & Palliative Care
Comfort‑focused care and when to involve teams.
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Nutrition & Exercise During Treatment
Sustainable steps to support strength and recovery.
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- Request copies of pathology and imaging
- Ask for a referral to a mesothelioma center
- Write down priorities and questions
- Identify travel and lodging support options
- Assign a note‑taker for appointments
Support Groups Directory
Find moderated in‑person and online groups for patients and caregivers. Filter by topic, format, and location—then reach out to a patient advocate for next steps.
Browse Support GroupsLast updated: 2026-01-26