If asked, everyone would say they want to help mesothelioma patients. We all want to think of ourselves as a good person. But when it comes down to really doing something to help mesothelioma patients, many people may shy away. Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Many people may be unsure of how to offer comfort and support for those coping with this illness. Lung cancer patient Lori Hope understood this. Following her own treatment for cancer, she developed a survey for cancer patients addressing issues they wanted their families, friends, and caregivers to … [Read more...]
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20 Things Mesothelioma Patients Want You to Know
You may think that there isn’t much anyone can do to help mesothelioma patients. You may need to think again. There actually are many things you can do to help mesothelioma patients. They may seem like little things but they matter. Because people often feel overwhelmed by the idea of terminal illness and do not know what to say, they may stay away from someone suffering from mesothelioma. This isolation can just compound the suffering. People basically want to be kind and supportive to mesothelioma patients. They just don’t know how. Lung cancer patient Lori Hope – she began using her … [Read more...]