Genetic Counseling for Mesothelioma: What You Need to Know
People with a family history of thoracic cancers like mesothelioma should think about getting genetic counseling. This is the recommendation…
Mesothelioma Caregivers at Risk for Depression
People who care for someone with malignant pleural mesothelioma are at risk for depression and trouble attending work. Malignant pleural…
Improving Mental Health and Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
A study out of Greece suggests that recognizing and addressing demoralization early can help improve cancer patients’ mental health. The…
Navigating Love, Mental Health, and Mesothelioma
Divorced mesothelioma patients may be more likely to be depressed, according to a new study from the journal Palliative and…
Suicide Prevention in Mesothelioma
Cancer patients who receive surgery have a higher risk of suicide up to three years after their treatment. Researchers from…
New Tool to Measure Mesothelioma Stress
Researchers from Italy have created a tool to measure psychological distress in patients with malignant mesothelioma. Malignant mesothelioma is an…
Meeting the Needs of Mesothelioma Patients and Caregivers
A study published earlier this year found that mesothelioma patients and their caregivers have many unmet support needs. Mesothelioma is…
Caregiver Burden with Mesothelioma: Social Support and Family Resilience
A new study found that older or spousal caregivers of patients with lung cancer are more likely to suffer from…
Marital Status Effects Mesothelioma Outcomes
Being married may be a factor in positive mesothelioma outcomes. This is the finding of a study by researchers from…
Reducing Mesothelioma Stress for Minority Patients and Caregivers
A cancer diagnosis like mesothelioma can be difficult for both patients and caregivers. Often, minorities with cancer and their caregivers…