Fighting mesothelioma is often not just a medical issue, but an emotional one. Support groups can help your find ways to cope with cancer treatment side-effects, provide a place to vent, or simply give you an outlet to speak with others going through the same thing. Caregivers often find support groups a vital part resource.
Asbestos was a known carcinogen for decades. Despite this, companies allowed their workers to be exposed, counting on the latency period between exposure and disease progression to cover their tracks. If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation. Your legal options are limited by time, however. Each state has it's own statute of limitations (or statutes of repose) so it is vital that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible after your diagnosis.
A mesothelioma diagnosis not only comes with a lot of concerns, it seems to come with it's own language. To help you, here is a glossary of mesothelioma and cancer terms.
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