Patient Resources
Guides, tools, and information to help mesothelioma patients and families navigate diagnosis, treatment, and support options.
Quick Access
Newly Diagnosed Guide
Essential first steps after a mesothelioma diagnosis. What to do, who to contact, and how to prepare.
Caregiver Guide
Practical tips for managing symptoms, appointments, and your own well-being as a caregiver.
Find a Specialist
Locate mesothelioma specialists and NCI-designated cancer centers near you.
Stories & Profiles
Inspiring stories of survivors, pioneering researchers, and the history of asbestos disease.
Treatment Options
Overview of surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials.
Legal & Compensation
Information about trust funds, lawsuits, VA benefits, and financial assistance.
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
September 26 is dedicated to honoring those affected by mesothelioma and advancing global asbestos bans.
Patient Guides
What is Mesothelioma?
Comprehensive overview of mesothelioma types, causes, and prognosis.
Pleural Mesothelioma
The most common type, affecting the lung lining. Symptoms, staging, and treatment.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Abdominal mesothelioma with better survival rates through HIPEC treatment.
Staging & Diagnosis
How mesothelioma is staged and why early detection matters.
Veterans & Mesothelioma
1 in 3 mesothelioma patients are veterans. VA benefits and resources.
External Resources
Trusted government and medical organization resources for additional information.
National Cancer Institute
Government cancer research and treatment information
Visit site ↗ClinicalTrials.gov
Search for mesothelioma clinical trials
Visit site ↗VA Asbestos Exposure
Veterans Affairs information on asbestos claims
Visit site ↗SEER Cancer Statistics
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results data
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