When Should You Join A Mesothelioma Support Group
It isn't easy to deal with a diagnose of any type of cancer. But if the diagnosis is mesothelioma, the prognosis is even worse than most cancers. Feelings of being overwhelmed, that you are suddenly all alone in the world, fear, anxiety, anger, and the question "WHY ME?" are all natural responses. You will need help to deal with all these emotions, and that is nothing to be ashamed of. It is time to find yourself a mesothelioma support group.
There are plenty of them around. Every decent sized city has one, and most large cities will have one in several neighborhoods. There are easily found, by looking on the web...just give your zip code and the ones nearest to you will pop up quickly... or check your local or neighborhood newspaper for the one nearest to you.
Your doctor, the local hospital, or a phone call to the Cancer Foundation will also get you the results quickly. You will find that being able to voice your fears and ask questions of other patients regarding even the most intimate details of dealing with this disease extremely reassuring and helpful. Nobody should attempt to go it alone.
A mesothelioma support group for victims will be comprised of other people who are dealing with conditions that are similar to yours, as well as family members who can help your family to understand how to make your life easier as well. You will learn that you are not alone after all. Everyone there will either be living with cancer, in remission, or living with someone who is. The mesothelioma support group will tend to meet on a regular basis to discuss mutual concerns and fears around the disease, as well as different treatments and effects they can have on them and their families offering different coping strategy options and tips.
You may be asking yourself why you should join one. Well, who will understand the problems and the fears better than someone who is also going through the same thing? And they are experienced in dealing with side effects, emotional swings, and clues on how to live as normal a life as possible.
A good mesothelioma support group will have knowledge of your legal rights, be able to tell you were to get financial aid, and help your family learn how to cope with the disruption of their normal lives. There are often support groups that deal only with the family and friends of cancer patients. If your loved ones are having difficulty dealing with the reality of your situation, you should encourage them to find help as well.
I can't go into all of the information that's available about which mesothelioma support group will be good for you and available in your area in this article.
However, if you want to learn more about how to deal with this disease, you can check out the Mesothelioma Resource [http://www.mesotheliomaresourceguide.com] Guide. I had a friend with mesothelioma, and I have put together a resource site where you can get good information about all facets of mesothelioma help available. Feel free to visit it at: www.mesotheliomaresourceguide.com [http://www.mesotheliomaresourceguide.com]
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