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nurse-thumbnailThis page was written by experienced mesothelioma nurses, Eleanor B. Ericson, RN, BSN and Lisa Hyde-Barrett, RN, who have decades of experience working with mesothelioma patients and their families. Patients and families affected by mesothelioma who contact MesoLawyersCare can be now be put in contact with Ellie and Lisa to address their medical questions and needs.
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Mesothelioma Resources

As with any cancer there are resources available. You might feel that you don’t have the time or energy to make phone calls because you just don’t have it in you. We have used some of these resources and most are staffed by people that are helpful, patient and kind. Below is a list of resources that we have found to be helpful. If you need any assistance please feel free to contact us through MesoLawyersCare.org.

– Ellie and Lisa

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

American Cancer Societywww.cancer.org 1-800-227-2345 – Provides advice on treatment, support programs and services

NCI- National Cancer Institutewww.cancer.gov 1-800-422-6237

MARF-Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundationwww.curemeso.org
877-363-6376 A nonprofit organization offering hope and support to patients and families by educating them about the disease. MARF continues to fund mesothelioma research from around the world. They also raise awareness about mesothelioma and asbestos related diseases.

Patient Advocate Foundationhttp://www.patientadvocate.org 1-800-532-5274 – A national organization helping patients struggling with financial issues

National Comprehensive Cancer Networkwww.nccn.org

PATIENT RESOURCES

Road to Recovery – American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org/
This is a volunteer program that provides rides for patients to medical appointments. Often times patients cannot drive themselves and friends & family are not available.

Look Good Feel Better – American Cancer Society – www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
1-800-395-5665 This is a fantastic resource. A volunteer cosmetologists teaches women how to cope with skin alteration, or hair loss using cosmetics.

American Cancer Societywww.cancer.org Health insurance and Financial Assistance for the cancer patient

Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund –  www.bmcf.net email info15@bmcf.net Provides financial assistance to patients 18-40. The grant could pay for a co-pay of medical insurance, rent, mortgage etc. This was founded by Brenda Mehling a cancer patient.

LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program –  http://liheap.org/ Provides short term help for disabled, elderly families with children etc.

Cancer Survivor Networkhttp://csn.cancer.org/forum Peer support

I Can Cope – American Cancer Society – online http://www.cancer.org/

Mylifeline.orgwww.mylifeline.org 1-888-234-2468 ext1, support@mylifeline.org Free personal Cancer Support Websites. You can tell your story on a website which can be be very helpful to heal. Sometimes just getting your story out the way you see it can be helpful to your treatment.

Cancer.netwww.cancer.net Oncologist-approved information for people living with cancer.

CAREGIVING RESOURCES

American Cancer Societywww.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers/caregiving/index
1-800-227-2345 A source of information on what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer.

National Cancer Institute Family Caregivers in Cancerhttp://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/family-friends 1-800-422-6237

Online Resource for Caregiverswww.cancer.net – Patient education web site for both patients and families- sponsored by American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the voice of the worlds cancer physicians.

Cancer Carewww.cancercare.org 1-800-813-4673 Free professional support services for caregivers and loved ones, as well as caregiving information and additional resources.

AARP – American Association Retired Peoplewww.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/ Information regarding home & family caregiving.

Family Caregiver Alliancewww.caregiver.org 1-800-445-8106

National Alliance for Caregivingwww.caregiving.org 301-718-8444 info@caregiving.org

US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration on Aging (AoA), National Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title IIIE)http://www.aoa.gov/

Well Spouse Associationwww.wellspouse.org 800-838-0879 info@wellspouse.org

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)http://www.nhpco.org/ 703-837-1500

LODGING

Hope Lodge – 1-800-227-2345
There are 32 Hope Lodges throughout the US. Each Hope Lodge has its own requirements about lodging. It is provided by the American Cancer Society free of charge.

Joe’s Househttp://joeshouse.org
Nonprofit organization with an online nation-wide housing resource. It is lodging guide for cancer patients. They have a list that accommodates cancer patients. Joe’s House works with hotels and other facilities to provide medical discounts if applicable.

Fisher Housewww.fisherhouse.org 888-294-8560 or 301-294-8560, info@fisherhouse.org Provided by the Veterans Administration to help people in need. They understand that people are going through a difficult time and they provide warm safe lodging in a time of need. Requirements are: guests must be medically stable & able to care for themselves, guests must live 50 miles away or 2 hours away, prefer minimum of 3 night stay, pre-screened by VA social worker, minor children must be supervised by adult at all times.

There are 26 Fisher houses located at 24 medical centers in the United States

TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

Angel Flightswww.angelflight.com 918 749 8992
Criteria for Angel Flights: Patients must be able to walk to bathroom facilities; there is a legitimate medical need; there is a qualified person to assist the patient; patient has own ground transportation; patient must sign a waiver releasing Angel Flight from liability; no suitcases greater than 50 pounds; and medical equipment should be accompanied by medical note.

Corporate Angel Networkwww.corpangelnetwork.org 914-328-1313
This is a charitable organization providing transportation to cancer patients receiving treatment. This service is open to all cancer patients, bone marrow donors and recipients who are in need of medical help. Eligibility is not based on financial need and patients can travel as often as necessary. They have arranged more than 3000 flights per year.

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Did You Know?

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    The highest award of compensatory damages ever upheld on appeal in a mesothelioma case is $30.3 million.
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    The largest punitive damages verdict ever upheld on appeal in a mesothelioma case is $18 million.
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    There are over $30 billion in asbestos trust funds to compensate victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
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    There are more than 50 bankruptcy trusts accepting claims to compensate victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.
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    There are many “asbestos dockets” that permit living mesothelioma patients to obtain a jury verdict in less than 1 year.
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    In 2015, more than 2000 mesothelioma cases were filed in the United States.
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    In some mesothelioma cases, settlements can be obtained in less than 1 year.
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    Thousands of different companies have been defendants in mesothelioma cases over the past 40 years.
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    According to a 2015 study of 77 peritoneal mesothelioma cases, the average life expectancy (median survival period) was 75.7 months, or over 6 years.
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    According to a 2015 study of 77 peritoneal mesothelioma patients, 73.8% were living after 3 years, and 65.3% were living after 5 years.
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    According to a 2015 study of 77 peritoneal mesothelioma patients, 64% were treated with HIPEC and cytoreductive surgery.
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    According to a 2015 study of 303 pleural mesothelioma patients, the average life expectancy (median survival period) was 18.4 months.
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    According to a 2015 study of pleural mesothelioma patients, 73.1% were still living after 1 year, and 22.9% were still living after 3 years.
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    In 2015, the largest number of mesothelioma cases were filed in the following 10 courts: (1) Madison County, IL; (2) Cook County, IL; (3) St. Louis, MO; (4) Los Angeles, CA; (5) New York, NY; (6) Philadelphia, PA; (7) New Castle County, DE; (8) Middlesex County, MA; (9)Middlesex County, NJ; (10) Kanawha County, WV.
  • Mesothelioma Facts
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    The states with the largest number of diagnosed mesothelioma cases are: New York, New Jersey, California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio.
  • Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma Facts
    There are about 3000 mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the United States each year.
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    About 1 in 100,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the United States.
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    More than 80% of all mesothelioma cases occur in the pleura (pleural mesothelioma).
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    Less than 20% of all mesothelioma cases occur in the peritoneum (peritoneal mesothelioma).
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    About 22% of all mesothelioma cases occur in women.
  • Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma Facts
    A history of asbestos exposure can be found in more than 80% of mesothelioma cases.
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    More than 30% of all mesothelioma patients in the United States were exposed to asbestos in the military.
  • Mesothelioma Facts
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    Mesothelioma can be caused by laundering, or other household contact with, work clothing contaminated with asbestos.
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    Mesothelioma Facts
    Mesothelioma can be caused by work with (direct exposure) or around (bystander exposure) asbestos-containing products.
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    The average time between a person’s first exposure to asbestos and the development of mesothelioma (latency period) is more than 40 years.
 

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