Additional resources for malignant mesothelioma

Additional resources for malignant

mesothelioma

More information from your American Cancer Society

We have some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials can

be ordered from our toll-free number 1-800-227-2345.

After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Asbestos (also available in Spanish)

Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home: A Guide for Patients and Families (also

available in Spanish)

Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know (also available in Spanish) Endoscopy

Living With Uncertainty: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence

Pain Control: A Guide for Those With Cancer and Their Loved Ones (also available in

Spanish)

Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Their Families (also available

in Spanish)

Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Their Families (also

available in Spanish)

Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Their Families (also available in

Spanish)

When Your Cancer Comes Back: Cancer Recurrence

Your American Cancer Society also has books that you might find helpful. Call us at 1-

800-227-2345 or visit our bookstore online at cancer.org/bookstore to find out about

costs or to place an order.  

National organizations and Web sites*

In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and

support include:

Information on asbestos

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Toll-free number: 1-800-232-4636

Web site: www.atsdr.cdc.gov

Environmental Protection Agency

Telephone: 1-202-272-0167

Web site: www.epa.gov

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Toll-free number: 1-800-321-6742 (1-800-321-OSHA)

Web site: www.osha.gov

Information on mesothelioma and cancer in general

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

Toll-free number: 1-877-363-6376 (1-877-END-MESO)

Web site: www.curemeso.org

National Cancer Institute

Telephone: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)

Web site: www.cancer.gov National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

Toll-free number: 1-888-650-9127

1-877-NCCS-YES (622-7937) for some publications and Cancer Survivor Toolbox

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orders

Web site: www.canceradvocacy.org

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ministration"*Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by the American Cancer Society.

No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information

and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.