Mesothelioma is a disease that not only the impact of
Person is diagnosed with the disease, but his beloved
those, too. The intent of this book is to write,
a resource for patients and their families living
with this disease. Dealing with mesothelioma, unlike other
Types of cancer, more difficult. There are
Some support groups specifically for mesothelioma.
These are often informal groups of people,live
in the region or who meet occasionally
Medical boards and hospital waiting rooms. There are
larger and more organized support groups for cancer
Affected usually, but not for those suffering from mesothelioma in
specific.
Let's see how this work of support groups.
Mesothelioma Victims
Support Groups
The main role of support groups is to contribute to meeting the people,
with the challenges they face. E 'known
are more than 20% of Americansparticipated in a sort of
Self-help group. There are two main types of support
The groups that are available. There are support groups online
and community-centered support groups. Today's era of
Internet the number of online support groups gradually
increases. It 'possible that a support group in place
Your community or online, that help can make
support.
Support groups can offer several advantages:
* A social platformforever linked with the other
faced with similar situations.
* A platform to know how others have addressed the challenges for
similar to those that face the present.
* A safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere, where you can share
Feelings.
* The assurance that you are not alone, there are other friends
one suffered or witnessed in the past
same time.
* A platform where you can securely exchange information.
* A source ofreliable support from others who understand
personal experience from what
By the way, there are different types of support groups
That are available. Among the groups with a strong focus
to a specific disease such as mesothelioma, groups of
Caregivers and family oriented groups.
Some of the characteristics of a successful group are
follows:
* A mix of participants from different age groups.
* Honesty purpose
* Acaring atmosphere
* A sense of trust should prevail among members
* A good mediator
* Members should think about the rules of the group, including
Confidentiality.
In addition to join support groups, a patient must be
Encouraged by his family who remain relaxed and try to
to focus on the positive side of life. A patient must
do not feel depressed and emotionally drained. The family
The members or the supervisor should be a healing
Environmental andEncourage the patient to think positively.
There are many inspiring books that tell how people
fight mesothelioma and other life-threatening
Diseases. Meditation is another way to support your opinion
distracted from morbid thoughts and tension.