After you have been diagnosed with a disease like malignant mesothelioma, you have to tackle some important questions: What will be the best treatment for me? How will I pay for medical care? Was I exposed to asbestos because of my job? Do I need to consult an asbestos attorney? Of course, this is only scratching the surface of the kinds of questions that cancer usually inspires. Eventually, you may ask yourself more difficult questions: Why is this happening to me? Did I do something wrong to deserve this? How can I reassure my children and grandchildren that I am going to be okay, when I am … [Read more...]
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Caring for Your Emotions with a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
A mesothelioma diagnosis can bring forth an overwhelming variety of emotions for patients and their families. It is totally normal for you to feel sadness, anger, anxiety, guilt, confusion or loneliness. You may even find yourself feeling numb, like your mind has shut down your emotions. Yet in these very difficult times, it is important to address your emotions early and often so that you can stay mentally strong as you go through treatments. Always keep in mind that there is no “right” way to react to having mesothelioma. How you feel is how you feel. Here are some strategies for caring for … [Read more...]