Mesothelioma Support Groups

When an individual receives a diagnosis of mesothelioma, the effects can be devastating and isolating. Mesothelioma support groups can help these patients ease the emotional burden of the diagnosis, discover new treatment methods and find comfort and support. To find a support group near you, explore the links below.

When you first arrive to a mesothelioma support group, it is normal to feel hesitant in sharing your story with strangers. However, remember that these groups are structured to provide a confidential atmosphere where mesothelioma patients can share their feelings about their disease, as well as offer advice to other patients.

For loved ones of mesothelioma patients, support groups are also helpful in dealing with both financial and emotional stress. Some cancer support groups are for family members and friends only, while others encourage loved ones to attend with the patient. Many cancer support groups are free, though some require a small fee. Check with your insurance company to see if they can cover the cost.

Because mesothelioma is a relatively rare disease, affecting 2500 to 3000 people a year, it may be difficult finding a support group for mesothelioma patients only. However, this should not deter you from seeking comfort in a support group. Many cancer suffers will be experiencing similar treatments, side effects and emotional troubles.

Featured Cancer Support Groups

A Single Light:
Organization dedicated to increasing the access to information for those afflicted with cancer, along with their families, to lessen their suffering through education and service.

American Cancer Educational Services:
Grass roots organization of individuals with family and friends touched by cancer as well as cancer survivors.

American Cancer Society Message Boards:
American Cancer Society Message Boards are virtual communities that offer you an opportunity to participate in an open discussion with other cancer patients.

Anderson Network:
The Anderson Network is a cancer support group of more than 1,500 current and former patients. Offers telephone support line, educational forums, newsletters, and more.

Cancer 411:
Offers chat and message board for cancer patients and their families.

Cancer and Careers:
Cancer and Careers is committed to by providing a comprehensive website, free publications, and a series of support groups and educational seminars for employees with cancer.

Cancer Buddies Network:
The Cancer Buddies Network helps cancer patients find an internet buddy for the purpose of sharing, caring and supporting each other through the ups and downs of their experiences with cancer.

Cancer Care:
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer.

Cancer Compass:
Community of more than 15,000 people connected to the latest cancer news, cancer information, decision support resources, and most importantly, each other.

Cancer Family Care:
Cancer Family Care is a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults in the Greater Cincinnatti region cope with the effects of a cancer diagnosis in the family.

Cancer Hope Network:
Cancer Hope Network is a nonprofit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. 

Cancer Information and Counseling Line:
Staffed by master level and licensed counselors this confidential service provides short term counseling to all whose lives are affected by cancer.

Cancer Support Team:
Cancer Support Team is a non-profit home care organization that provides free supportive services to cancer patients and their families living in lower Westchester County, New York.

Cancer Supportive Care:
This site contains supportive care information including nutrition, fatigue, anemia and pain control.

Cancer Survivors Network:
The Cancer Survivors Network, part of the American Cancer Society, is an online community for cancer survivors and their families and friends.

Cancer Survivors On Line:
Information, resources, support options, live chat, and message boards for those with cancer, their families and friends.

Cancer Symptoms:
This site provides tips and background information on cancer fatigue; cancer patients can also have their personal questions about cancer fatigue answered by oncology nurses.

Cancervive:
Cancervive's mission is to assist survivors to reclaim their lives after cancer by providing support, public education and advocacy to those who have experienced the disease.

Caring 4 Cancer:
Caring4Cancer's mission is to provide a complete source of knowledge and support for people with cancer, empowering them with the expertise, strength and hope they need.

Caring Bridge:
Nonprofit cancer support group that offers free personalized web sites for those wishing to stay in touch with a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Center for Cancer Support & Education:
Massachusetts based organization dedicated to providing support and empowerment to cancer patients.

Chemocare:
The Chemocare website was designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends.

Corporate Angel Network:
Arranges free air transportation for cancer patients traveling to treatment using the empty seats on corporate jets.

Daily Strength Mesothelioma Support Group:
Comprehensive online network of cancer patients sharing advice, treatment experiences, and support.

Gilda's Club:
Gilda's Club provides social and emotional support to cancer patients, as well as their family and friends. Lectures, workshops, networking groups, special events and a children's program are available.

Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Edication:
Nonprofit organization founded by doctors, nurses, and other specialists committed to improving the care that cancer patients receive.

Hospice Education Institute:
The Hospice Education Institute is a non profit organization that offers information about hospice and palliative care and can refer cancer patients and their families to local hospice and palliative care programs.

I Can Cope:
I Can Cope is an educational program for people facing cancer—either personally, or as a friend or family caregiver. Classes are available communities across the country.

Joe's House:
Nonprofit organization providing a nationwide online service that helps cancer patients and their families find lodging near treatment centers.

Laugh at Cancer Organization:
The Laugh at Cancer Organization offers online support communities and networks for families touched by cancer

Legacy of Hope:
An interactive Christ-centered online forum for cancer patients and their loved ones.

LiveStrong Survivor Care Program:
Help for individuals dealing with cancer including counseling, financial aid, and finding clinical trials.

Look Good…Feel Better:
Look Good…Feel Better was founded to help cancer patients deal with the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment.

Lung Cancer Alliance:
This site provides information on lung cancer, clinical trials and provides a connection to others with lung cancer.

Lung Cancer Alliance Phone Buddy Program:
The Phone Buddy Program program matches lung cancer survivors with other patients or caregivers who have gone through similar medical and social situations.

Lung Cancer Alliance Survivors Support Community:
The Lung Cancer Alliance Survivors Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration.

Lung Cancer Online:
Lung Cancer Onlineis a comprehensive, annotated directory to Internet information and resources for patients and families.

Lung Cancer Support Community:
Peer network of lung cancer patients, families and caregivers.

Mesothelioma Listserv:
Mesothelioma mailing list managed by the Association of Cancer Online Resources.

My Life Line:
Free, personal websites for cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers.

National Cancer Institute:
Learn about the types of cancer, cancer statistics, research and clinical trials.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship:
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowers cancer survivors.

OncoChat:
OncoChat is a real-time global support community for people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Red Toe Nail:
Online community that provides support for people with cancer and those who love and care for them.

RT Answers:
Web site created by members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology to explain how doctors use radiation therapy to treat cancer.

Share the Care:
Share the Care helps educate individuals on how to create a support network for someone who is seriously ill.

Shared Experience Cancer Support:
Shared Experience is a collection of first hand accounts by cancer patients and the people who love and care for them.

Stories of Hope:
Find inspiration, hope, and support in these stories about other people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Stronghold Ministry:
Texas based non profit ministry created to provide spiritual support and comfort to cancer patients and caretakers.

Summitt Cancer Solutions:
Summit Cancer Solutions, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cancer survivors with affordable and empowering exercise programs.

The C.H.A.I.N. Fund:
The C.H.A.I.N. Fund is a Connecticut based financial assistance and social intervention network for cancer patients.

The Wellness Community :
An international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.

Vital Options International:
Vital Options provides a variety of cancer communication outlets for patients of all ages, as well as for their families, friends and healthcare providers.