Coping with Mesothelioma

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating news for the patient, as well as the surrounding friends and family. Coping with this news, as well as living with the disease on a daily basis, is an extremely personal process and differs from person to person. Grief, frustration and shock are common experiences for mesothelioma victims and their friends & family. Mesothelioma support groups can help. The videos below provide other strategies as well.

To help patients and families cope with a mesothelioma diagnosis, the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation has created the Mesothelioma Caregiver Support Network to provide support. Learn more about other resources for mesothelioma patients.

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Spouse of Mesothelioma Victim Offers Encouragement

Latanyta Manuel lost her husband to pleural mesothelioma in Januaray of 2004. She shares how faith helped her through the difficult times of dealing with his mesothelioma.

Don't face your trials alone. Find support through the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation's Caregiver Support Network.

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