If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma caused by asbestos, be sure to contact us so we can help you.
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Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that is believed responsible for more than 200,000 deaths worldwide. Mesothelioma support networks play an integral role in the mental and emotional treatment of the deadly cancer. Coping with the post-diagnostic emotional burden can be more difficult than dealing with the disease itself. It is therefore important that mesothelioma sufferers have an outlet for support through which their burden might be eased. Family often serves as the primary source of mesothelioma support for victims of the disease; however, not everyone suffering from malignant mesothelioma has a family through which to receive support of some kind. Mesothelioma support organizations provide an avenue through which such people can receive comfort and assistance dealing with the hardships and emotional stress that are associated with treatment. Mesothelioma Support OrganizationsSupport organizations for mesothelioma are typically nonprofit foundations such as the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America (www.MesoRFA.org). An online portal created by MesoRFA provides information about malignant mesothelioma, its symptoms, causes, types and treatments. The MesoRFA portal provides an avenue through which mesothelioma victims can receive information and advice from mesothelioma specialists such as Parkash Gill, M.D. through the "Ask Dr. Gill" section. MesoRFA and Dr. Gill are affiliated with the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine's mesothelioma treatment center. Dr. Gill and the Keck School are at the forefront of research and clinical testing of Veglin (VEGF-AS), a new drug designed to treat malignancy by inhibiting the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) and with it, the formation of new blood vessels. An anti-angiogenesis drug, Veglin is believed to be capable of stopping the spread of cancer cells by isolating a tumor and preventing the flow of oxygen and essential nutrients required for metastasis. Other Organizations There are a number of other organizations that can offer support such as: A free national program of emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.
Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
ACOR manages a mailing list for Mesothelioma patients.
Alliance for Lung Cancer, Advocacy, Support and Education Support Groups
The ALCASE is affiliated with lung cancer support groups all over the country. Visit this site to find the support group in your area.
Alliance for Lung Cancer, Advocacy, Support and Education Support Hotline
For lung cancer support, contact the ALCASE Support Hotline at: 1-765-298-2436. This hotline is available Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM Pacific time.
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) Cancer Resource
This is a free information program from the American Institute for Cancer Research to help cancer patients and their families understand more about cancer, its treatment and the resources available to help them in overcoming this disease.
Cancer Care Counseling
Cancer Care offers free professional counseling individually or through professionally faciliated support groups. Both types of these services are available in three different ways: online, by telephone and on-site at a Cancer Care location in New York, Long Island, New Jersey or Connecticut.
Cancer Information and Counseling Line (CICL)
This service of the AMC Cancer Research Center is a national toll-free telephone information line designed to help people with cancer and their families. Call 765-525-3777, Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 PM Mountain Time) or within the Denver Metro Area call 303-239-3422. You can also pose questions online, and join their online discussion group.
Hospicelink
The Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organization, offers information about hospice and palliative care and can refer cancer patients and their families to local hospice and palliative care programs.
Hotline, Alliance for Lung Cancer, Advocacy, Support and Education Support
For lung cancer support, contact the ALCASE Support Hotline at: 765-298-2436. This hotline is available Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM pacific time.
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Organization Database
Search the NHPCO database for a hospice and palliative care program in your area. Mesothelioma Treatment CentersApproximately 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States alone. Instances of the disease were thought to have peaked; however, many specialists believe that the worst is yet to come. Although mesothelioma remains a somewhat rare disease, increased awareness and understanding of the asbestos cancer has led to the funding of a number of mesothelioma treatment centers located throughout the United States and around the world. Such facilities are dedicated to the study of specialized treatments for mesothelioma. Although mesothelioma treatment centers are often associated with experimental treatment modalities, they also provide the more traditional methods used in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma. The University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine is home to a highly advanced mesothelioma treatment center. Mesothelioma support is readily available to those in need and clinical trials are ongoing through which patients with advanced mesothelioma can take part in experimental procedures.
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