Stories of Hope/Cancer Survivors Network
The American Cancer Society offers a number of services to help those who have developed any type of cancer, mesothelioma included. In addition to the I Can Cope educational program, the society also offers a number of programs and information to help deal with everyday physical and emotional changes that cancer patients deal with on a daily basis.
Information provided by the ACS, which receives research funding in excess of $150 million during previous fiscal years, gives patients advice on how to deal with the side effects of numerous cancer treatments, eat properly in order to remain healthy, maintain a healthy mental disposition throughout the process, and maintain a positive feeling about ones appearance.
One avenue the ACS utilizes in order to promote positive thinking for patients is the “Stories of Hope” section of its website. With the instructions to “find inspiration, hope, and support in these stories about other people whose lives have been touched by cancer,” the stories presented on the website are compiled from survivors of all types of cancer.
A number of the survival cases compiled for the website come from members of the ACS’ Cancer Survivors Network, which itself acts as a support group for those who want to share the trials they face in their daily lives following their battle with cancer. In addition to creating unique “CSN My Space” pages where they can share the details of their battles with cancer, network members can also post to discussion boards and access chat rooms in order to connect with other survivors.
Despite the unfortunate fact that patients who have been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma or
asbestos cancer traditionally have a very low rate of survival and instead receive mostly palliative care, the survival network and Stories of Hope page may be able to help patients realize they are not alone and connect with other people who have gone through similar difficulties in their life.
Mesothelioma cancer patients and their families may be looking for many forms of care, treatment, and personal relief while handling the day-to-day issues related to their diagnosis. One avenue some patients may wish to pursue is a potential lawsuit through an
asbestos lawyer that could result in a
mesothelioma settlement from a former employer that caused exposure to dangerous amounts of
asbestos that could help one’s family regain some financial stability.
For those interested in pursuing a lawsuit, contact a
mesothelioma attorney in order to learn your rights and see if a settlement is a possibility.