I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRANSITIONING MY CAREGIVER WEBSITE "CAREGIVER INSPIRATIONS" TO A HEALTH AND WELLNESS SITE. SO I WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANYMORE RESOURCES. HOWEVER I WILL CONTINUE TO SELL MY CAREGIVER MANUAL AND OFFER CAREGIVER COACHING THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MY CAREGIVER SITE. WHEN MY HEALTH AND WELLNESS WEBSITE IS COMPLETED, PERHAPS YOU WILL DISCOVER SERVICES AND INFORMATION THAT IS BENEFICIAL.
There are surgical options for patients with all stages of mesothelioma. In early stages of mesothelioma, surgery has helped improve survival times and some patients even reach remission. In later stages of mesothelioma, surgery provides comfort and relieves pain. With some cases, the surgery is accompanied with chemotherapy and radiation which can increase overall success rate. Thoracic surgeons perform surgery on the heart, lungs, and other areas of the chest that are affected by cancer while gastrointestinal surgeon handle cancers of the abdomen.
Because of the complexity of the surgery, patients often remain in the hospital for up to seven days or possibly more. Chapter One of Designated Caregiver is devoted to the Hospital Stay. After the many hospitalizations between both of my parents, I decided it would be helpful for others to have some suggestions while going through the hospital maze. Know the nursing and tech staff. Contact the social worker after the first day. Put together a health file including such things as personal ID info, emergency contacts, health insurance info, living will and advance directives, Durable Power of Attorney for Health.
Remember - The patient and caregiver are part of the team.
Resources
Asbestos.com - website and advocacy group that helps the victims of asbestos exposure and their loved ones. Asbestos.com connect their visitors with the resources they need to understand and fight asbestos-related disease, all at no cost. They research the latest data about asbestos and asbestos-related diseases to ensure an accurate, up-to-date site, and maintain relationships with doctors and cancer centers to promote patient access to cutting-edge treatment.
Their free services include: providing literature on asbestos and related diseases; providing access to their on-staff nurse; matching patients with qualified doctors in the areas they live; managing a support group for asbestos victims and their families; helping veterans receive VA benefits for asbestos diseases; educating the public about Social Security disability and legal options; and much more.
Their Patient Advocates specialize in advising mesothelioma patients, family members and caregivers. They can offer these resources to anyone who contacts Asbestos.com, and all of these resources are free.
https://www.asbestos.com
[email protected] (800) 615-2270 1 S. Orange Ave Suite 301 Orlando, FL 32801
Medical Outreach –
Missy Miller - Medical Outreach Director 800-549-0544 [email protected]
Jose Ortiz - Medical Outreach Liaison 800-549-0544 [email protected]
Veteran Outreach -
Aaron Munz - Veterans Department Director 877-649-0296 [email protected]
Danielle DiPietro - Va-Accredited Claims Agent 877-626-1014 [email protected]
Support Group -
Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor [email protected]
Medical Questions? Ask Us -
Snehal Smart, M.D. - Medical Doctor 877-815-7699 [email protected]
Karen Selby, Rn - Registered Nurse 877-648-7375 [email protected]
Content & Asbestos Scholarship
Walter Pacheco - Managing Editor 321-280-9140 [email protected]
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance - Provide relevant, timely and factual information about asbestos exposure and its casual links to mesothelioma cancer.
Resources for Mesothelioma Patients and their Families such as: Free Mesothelioma Treatment Guide, Connect with Top Mesothelioma Doctors, Locate Closest Comprehensive Cancer Center, Financial Assistance Available to Help with Treatment Costs
Assistance for Veterans, Legal Assistance
203-265-2424 https://www.mesothelioma.com
Mesothelioma Fund
Our mission at Mesotheliomafund.com is to connect patients and their families with medical and legal specialists, to answer questions and to assist them in obtaining best possible treatment for their asbestos related condition and to help them obtain the necessary funds to pay for that treatment. Provide the most up-to-date information available. Also have dedicated team of Patient Advocates who have made a difference in the lives of thousands of mesothelioma victims and their families.
Meosthelioma Fund assist patients and families along with veterans. Request a Mesothelioma Guide to learn more.
800-215-9896 https://www.mesotheliomafund.com/
MesotheliomaGuide.com
Their mission is to guide mesothelioma patients and their loved ones toward answers, care options, and free health solutions that improve their lives. Mesothelioma Guide was founded with over a decade of experience serving the mesothelioma community and a commitment to creating a better environment for patients and family members.
Browse their list of the top mesothelioma specialists in the country, learn how to choose a doctor, and get help finding a specialist through their Doctor Match service.
Assistance available for Veterans -
Veterans who develop mesothelioma as a result of their service in the military are entitled to benefits and assistance from the U.S. government. Veterans make up the largest group of people diagnosed with mesothelioma because asbestos was so widely used by the military. Veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma are entitled to disability compensation, pension and/or medical benefits through the VA. Surviving spouses and dependents may also qualify for compensation from the VA.
Mesotheliama.Guide.com has streamlined the process of filing for VA benefits. With the help of their VA-accredited claims agent, retired LCDR Carl Jewett, veterans with mesothelioma can easily file for compensation and benefits. Commander Jewett has helped hundreds of veterans receive the compensation they deserve quickly and easily.
Free Mesothelioma Guide …
121 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1470, Orlando, FL 32801 888-385-2024
[email protected] https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/
MesotheliomaHelp.org - If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should seek help from a qualified medical professional or health care facility that specializes in treating this complicated cancer. MesotheliomaHelp.org recommends any person who is diagnosed with this asbestos-related disease to meet with a specialist. To help connect mesothelioma patients with the health care providers, they have compiled an extensive, nationwide database of doctors and hospitals that treat this malignant cancer.
Most people who are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos on the job, military service, and in their homes. Families of workers who were exposed to asbestos are also at risk. Anyone who has been diagnosed with an asbestos disease should seek legal advice about options for financial compensation. Let MesotheliomaHelp.org connect you with an experienced asbestos lawyer.
https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/asbestos/ https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/
Assistance available to Veterans -
Veterans with duty-related mesothelioma can receive monthly disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The amount of benefits depends in part on the degree of disability, determined by the VA.
Our team helps veterans and families who are coping with asbestos illnesses. Our nationally recognized asbestos attorneys represent 100's of veterans in lawsuits and will handle your claim for VA benefits. You will not be suing the military. Compensation comes from the asbestos companies that sold asbestos products to the military.
Second-Hand Exposure to Asbestos - Asbestos exposure was not limited to those who worked directly with the dangerous material. Microscopic fibers were often carried home on workers’ clothing, skin, or hair, putting family members at risk of exposure as well.
Family members who are diagnosed with mesothelioma after suffering second-hand exposure to asbestos also have a right to seek financial compensation. Contact MesotheliomaHelp.org to discuss your legal options and learn about additional support services.
Check out MesotheliomaHelp.org for their free Mesothelioma guides
546 Fifth Ave, 4th Floor #101, New York, NY 10036 (888) 204-2920 https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/
https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/asbestos/
Mesothelioma Lawyer Center - This center has been helping families nationwide connect with leading mesothelioma lawyers for over 15 years. Their job is to find you the best Mesothelioma Lawyer based on your location, work history, and asbestos exposure. They will review their database to determine which law firm will maximize your financial recovery based on your case and the firm’s past settlements and successes dealing with similar cases. Using this method they have recovered over $2 billion for their clients.
If your situation falls into one of these categories, you may qualify for services from Mesothelioma Lawyer Center:
- You are a family member or friend of someone with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis
- Your family member or loved one passed away from mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis
Financial compensation is available to families that lost a loved one from mesothelioma or an asbestos-related disease– time is of essence due to statute of limitations
- You are a Military Veteran and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, or asbestosis
VA Benefits and over $30 billion is Asbestos Trust Fund money is available.
- You were exposed to asbestos while on the job and now have mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis
- You were exposed to asbestos second-hand and now have mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis
Mesothelioma Lawyers Center are experts at helping people receive financial compensation. Over $30 billion is available in Asbestos Trust Funds. Mesothelioma Lawyers Center will work to help you receive compensation.
800-793-4540 Sponsored by: Paul Danziger, Attorney, Houston, Texas
www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org
Mesothelioma.net
They are based in Texas but assist mesothelioma patients nationwide. For over 15 years, they have helped more than 1,000 patients with resources, information, and financial assistance. If you've been diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer, contact Mesothelioma.net to find out if you are eligible to receive compensation.
440 Louisiana Street, Suite 1212 Houston, Texas 77532
800-692-8608 https://mesothelioma.net/