Free Educational Resources for Patients & Caregivers

Medically Reviewed Mesothelioma Guide

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be a stressful time in your life. You will likely have a number of questions running through your mind about your cancer.

Our easy-to-understand mesothelioma guide will give you the peace of mind you’re looking for and a better understanding of how you can rise above your cancer.

Pleuramesothelioma.com Mesothelioma Guide

Free Books About Caring for Cancer

  • Mesothelioma book
    100 Questions & Answers
    Practical answers to some of the toughest questions about your mesothelioma diagnosis, treatment options, and resources for patients.
  • What to Eat If You Have Cancer book cover
    What to Eat if You Have Cancer
    Learn about the foods that will help your body replenish lost nutrients and reduce side effects that often accompany cancer treatment.
  • Lean On Me, mesothelioma book
    Lean on Me
    A touching account of a woman who cared for her husband after doctors diagnosed him with pleural mesothelioma.
  • Surviving Mesothelioma book cover
    Surviving Mesothelioma
    Mesothelioma survivor Judy Glezinski tells her inspirational story of resilience and determination to beat her prognosis.

Services to Help You Find and Pay for Treatment

Doctor Match Program

When you have rare cancer such as mesothelioma, it’s crucial that you find a specialist who’s an expert at treating the disease. We are in contact with the nation’s top mesothelioma doctors and can help you find the right match based on your location and personal situation.

Older man talking with a cancer specialist

Financial Assistance

We’re here to help you get the money you and your family need. Depending on your financial situation, you may qualify for travel, housing and treatment grants. We can also work with your insurance company to get your expenses covered, and even help you seek compensation through lawsuits and trust funds for families affected by mesothelioma.

Older couple meeting with a lawyer in their home

VA Claims Assistance for Veterans

Our Veterans Department helps those exposed to asbestos while serving their country. Our Claims Agents can help veterans understand the VA benefits process, create an asbestos exposure summary, navigate Social Security benefits, and answer questions about the claims process.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sign

Take Action Against Asbestos

Lawsuits & Compensation for Victims

Our Patient Advocates can help you explore your legal options and access the more than $30 billion in trust funds set aside for families impacted by mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses. If you have lost a loved one to mesothelioma, we can help your family seek justice and recover lost wages, medical expenses, funeral costs and more.

Older man getting help with legal compensation
Mesothelioma awareness wristbands
Free Awareness Wristbands
Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos and is 100% preventable. Help us raise awareness and generate support for this tight-knit community by ordering one of our free wristbands.

Personalized Assistance from Real People

How Our Patient Advocates Can Help

Our Patient Advocates are here to answer questions about your diagnosis, treatment options, financial assistance, caring for your loved one or anything you need more information about. We can also connect you with doctors, clinical trials, support groups, attorneys, and free resources for you and your family.

Snehal Smart, M.D., patient advocate at the Pleural Mesothelioma Center
Snehal Smart, M.D. Medical Doctor & Patient Advocate
Danielle DiPietro, VA Accredited agent & patient advocate at the Pleural Mesothelioma Center
Danielle DiPietro Patient Advocate & VA Claims Agent