We took advice recently received the diagnosis of our Insight Survivor Series for newly diagnosed patients, as well as the entire mesothelioma community. We hope that these words of wisdom provide some encouragement and comfort in knowing that other people have been in your situation
Caregiver. Deidre V for husband diagnosed with mesothelioma plural.
" Never give up hope and to seek treatment. There are many hospitals around the world who treat this disease. My website said survivors . 7, 10, 14 and 16 - all the people who said they had a short time to live alone Their attitude was new to say, "You can not tell me that I will die soon . You have no right to remove hope. We know that people who survived. We will look for a doctor who is positive and can keep positive. There are specialists in these fields of treatment now believe that helping people with mesothelioma, they really care. "
Caregiver Yvonne O for the husband who lost his battle four years after a diagnosis of mesothelioma.
"Keep positive, get medical assistance and fight all the way."
Survivor Jo D for three years and going strong after being diagnosed with mesothelioma.
"There are long-term survivors of mesothelioma, and I intend to be one of them! Attitude counts for a lot, and the will to continue treatment recommendations all add up to a better chance of survival "
Lou W:.. Survivor Nine years of peritoneal mesothelioma.
"No amount of asbestos is safe ?? it kills! I think I'm still here, even though many other beautiful people lost their lives no fault of their own simply because they inhaled asbestos fiber only 1, because now I am their voice and will do everything to prevent someone going through a horrible ARD aggressive. "
Mavis N:. Three-year survivor of pleural mesothelioma.
"I would say that when you are diagnosed do not listen pessimism. Fight with all your strength. Do not worry if you feel selfish that you are important, so if you want something, then get it. - do it "
Survivor fighter and Christine S epitheliod malignant mesothelioma.
"Give yourself time to get around if you can. Be advised by your doctor / oncologist what the best treatment is for you. Normally, chemotherapy is started immediately . There are other treatments available depending on how fit you are and if you are not given any information from your hospital, go online and find out if you may qualify for an operation or go on a trial etc ".
We hope that the hearing of mesothelioma survivors and caregivers tips gave you hope on your own personal journey.
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