Asbestos.com
Our resources provide information on various financial assistance options available to cancer patients such as …
Housing assistance
Food assistance
Resources for women and those with children
Resources for low-income families
https://www.asbestos.com/
https://www.asbestos.com/
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
A non-profit collaboration of patients and families, physicians, advocates, and researchers dedicated to eradicating mesothelioma. Services provided include a dedicated nurse practitioner who works with patients to provide current information on mesothelioma and to connect patients with mesothelioma treatment specialists. The practitioner also offers emotional support and access to community forums available through their website. An annual symposium offers patients, family members, and caretakers the opportunity to learn from and interact directly with the world’s top experts on mesothelioma.
Financial aid for medical travel is available to newly-diagnosed patients to consult with a mesothelioma expert. Contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to obtain a free book titled 100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation also funds research projects around the world.
This program provides a one-time grant of up to $1,000 to cover expenses incurred by a patient (exceptions made for recurring clinical trial visits) to cover the costs of travel, lodging, and meals. To receive a grant, patients are required to complete an application and document significant financial need. The grant is paid by check directly to the patient.
Mesothelioma Fund
We help patients and their families with financial assistance through our many programs.
Mesothelioma Hope
We are committed to providing hopeful information and resources about mesothelioma treatments, specialists, financial options, and more.
The 2022 Mesothelioma Guide is packed with 90+ pages of information on diagnosis and survival rates along with sections on treatment, top doctors, veterans’ benefits, financial support through VA benefits, asbestos trust funds, and legal claims, and more.
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/mesothelioma-guide/
Mesothelioma Hub
Our mission is to educate and provide resources to people who are affected by mesothelioma, whether it is directly or indirectly. About 3,300 individuals are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year, with symptoms appearing anywhere from 20-40 years after exposure to asbestos! We offer up-to-date information about treatments, holistic therapies, and how mesothelioma can affect caregivers/families.
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is cancer in the membrane of various organs. Pleural mesothelioma, also called malignant pleural mesothelioma or MPM, is found in the membrane between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleura. Asbestos is the only known risk factor for this cancer. Without treatment, the average life expectancy of pleural mesothelioma is six months following diagnosis. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other treatments can extend life expectancy by a limited amount.
Pleural mesothelioma, also known as malignant pleural mesothelioma or MPM, is a relatively rare and aggressive type of cancer. It forms in a membrane called the pleura, which is located between the lungs and the chest wall. Asbestos exposure is the only known risk factor for this disease. Life expectancy after diagnosis is generally less than two years, and long-term survival is uncommon, although the medical community hopes that emerging treatments will lead to better outcomes.
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