- What is Mesothelioma?
- Types of Mesothelioma
- Mesothelioma Symptoms
- Diagnostic Testing Methods
- Mesothelioma Prognosis
- Recently Diagnosed?
- What is Asbestos?
- History of Asbestos
- Asbestos Related Diseases
- Products Containing Asbestos
- Asbestos Exposure on the Job
- Asbestosis
- Lung Cancer
Asbestos Facts
At Least 43,073 People Have Been Killed By Asbestos Since 1979
At least 63,073 shipments were sent from Libby, MT between 1948 and 1993
People affected by mesothelioma by state
1. California
2. Florida
3. New York
4. Pennsylvania
5. Texas
Patient and Family Support
Major cancer centers in the United States offer outstanding support services for cancer patients and their families. From educational programs and financial support to peer to peer support programs, there is a wealth of available options to help you and your family.
Informational Websites
Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry
Information about asbestos exposure and related heath effects
Center for Disease Control – Mesothelioma Information
Provides comprehensive mesothelioma information and statistics
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Tips on how to reduce asbestos exposure within the home
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Safety and heath topics related to asbestos exposure.
OSHA – Asbestos Hazards
Learn about the various asbestos hazards and circumstances that threaten health.
Environmental Protection Agency – Hazards of Asbestos
Learn about environmental asbestos and vermiculite dangers.
Mayo Clinic Cancer Resource
Comprehensive information about all types of cancer and treatments.
American Lung Association
1-800-548-8252
Comprehensive lung cancer and mesothelioma information.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
301-592-8573
Information on all types of lung diseases including lung cancer and mesothelioma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
1-800-422-6237
The United States National Institutes of Health provides comprehensive information about cancer and support programs.
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society provides comprehensive information about cancer and support programs.
Cancer and Mesothelioma Support
Association of Online Cancer Resources
Get accurate cancer information and the support you need to cope with diagnosis.
OncoLink
Cancer resource sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania
Cancer Care
1-800-813-HOPE
Cancer Care provides free assistance to anyone affected by cancer.
Cancer Symptoms
This site allows cancer patients get answers to their personal questions about cancer from oncology nurses.
Cancer Hope Network
Cancer Hope Network provides free support and peer volunteers to cancer patients and their families.
Cancer Supportive Care
This site contains supportive care information for patients and their families.
Corporate Angel Network
The Corporate Angel Network provides cancer patients with transportation assistance.
The Hospice Web
This site assists in locating suitable hospices for loved ones.
The Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education
ALCASE is devoted to improving the quality of life for people with lung cancer nationwide.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1-800-345-6324
The Anderson Network offers support and understanding to those facing cancer. M. D. Anderson also offers many general cancer support groups for patients, families and caregivers.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
(212) 717-3527
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center enables current patients to speak with volunteers who are former cancer patients. The center provides a variety of services including individual, family and group counseling services, seminars and workshops, as well as an information helpline and reference center.
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Cancer patients undergoing treatment at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center can find support through several exceptional programs offered there.
Johns Hopkins Cancer Center
Johns Hopkins offers a range of services and programs designed to support cancer patients, families and caregivers.
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center cares for the full range of patients' physical, spiritual and/or emotional needs. The center offers a wide selection of support services to patients, their families, and the community.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offers assistance to cancer patients and their families from cancer survivors.
Duke University Medical Center
(919) 684-4497
Duke Thoracic Oncology Program is dedicated to improving the care and outcomes of patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies such as mesothelioma.
Vermont Cancer Center
Cancer support groups
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
1-800-KARMANOS.
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute offers education and support programs to patients and their families to help cope with diagnosis.
Patient Advocate Foundation
The foundation safeguards patients by assuring access to care and financial support.
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