When you’ve been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, your sense of time and the future shifts dramatically. While moments with family and friends immediately become even more valuable, there are certain emotions and experiences that they simply can’t understand, and that you may not want to share. That’s where joining a cancer support group can make a real difference.
Physicians and Social Workers Can Refer You to A Mesothelioma Support Group
Even though malignant mesothelioma is an extremely rare disease, there are numerous in-person and online support networks available for you to participate in. Though you may be hesitant about sharing your feelings with a group of strangers, studies have shown that there are many benefits to speaking with people who are going through the same or similar experience that you are.
Mesothelioma is a uniquely challenging disease for those that have been diagnosed with it. Not only do you face the emotional trauma of having a terminal disease and the pain and treatment that comes with it, you also have the additional burden of knowing that your illness could have been prevented. The exposure to asbestos that causes mesothelioma and other diseases is almost always the result of negligence on the part of an asbestos company.
Cancer Support Groups Let Mesothelioma Victims Share Feelings, Tips, and Hopes
Mesothelioma victims who have opted to join support groups find that participating makes them feel less alone and gives them the opportunity to talk about their feelings, their anger, their frustration, and their grief. They are also able to share helpful hints for dealing with the many frustrations and challenges that they encounter.
In addition to support groups for the mesothelioma patient themselves, there are also support groups available for caregivers, friends, and family members who are struggling with their own issues in the face of the illness.
If you need help identifying a support group that is available to you, the Patient Advocates at Mesothelioma.net can help. Contact us today at 1-800-692-8608 to learn more.
