Because mesothelioma is a relatively rare form of cancer, not all doctors have experience with mesothelioma. Some doctors and medical centers have extensive experience with treating mesothelioma patients. Some cancer centers have experience with all types of cancer. Be sure to choose a doctor you feel comfortable with, and remember, you can always seek a second opinion.
Where can mesothelioma patients, their families and friends turn for help to cope with mesothelioma?
Coping with mesothelioma, like other types of cancer, can be especially difficult. There are few support groups specifically for mesothelioma, and these are often informal groups of people who live in the same area or who meet each other in doctors’ offices and hospital waiting rooms. There are bigger and more organized support groups for cancer sufferers in general. Choose whatever group you feel the most comfortable with.
