Living with mesothelioma

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be frightening. Getting through it and figuring out how to live a long life takes layers of support.

When you come to City of Hope, you get access to a strong support network, including staff to help you and your family at every step in your journey. That includes everything from talk therapy to meditation to being connected with a patient navigator. Supportive care is not just about improving your mood and quality of life — it has been shown in studies to extend life.

We can help with concerns including:

• Managing side effects
• Pain management
• Pulmonary rehabilitation to improve breathing
• Navigating the health care system
• Your emotional, social and spiritual health
• Handling and coping with stress
• Staying healthy and active
• Healthy cooking and eating
• Healing arts
• Caregiver skills
• Restoring normalcy in your family, job or school routine

Learn more about these resources at our Living with Cancer or Supportive Care Medicine sites.