Living with mesothelioma

Mesothelioma and it's treatment can cause physical changes to your body. This can cause symptoms and affect how you feel about yourself.

You can get support for yourself and your family when you have mesothelioma. You might be able to claim compensation if you know you were exposed to asbestos at work. It may be helpful for you and your family to have some extra funds to help you to cope with the illness and its treatment.

Coping with mesothelioma

Coping with mesothelioma symptoms and treatment can be difficult. There are things you can do and people who can help you to cope. 

Living with advanced mesothelioma

Support is available to help you cope with emotional, practical and physical issues when you have advanced mesothelioma.

Resources and organisations for mesothelioma

There are several organisations, support groups, videos and books to help you cope with mesothelioma.

Last reviewed: 
28 Jun 2023
Next review due: 
28 Jun 2026