Mesothelioma To-Do List

If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you are probably overwhelmed. We have developed this TO DO list to keep you organized to face the challenge and help you cope.

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1. Learn about the illness
   • The basics about mesothelioma
   • The causes
   • The stages
   • The main treatments
2. Obtain the best medical care
   • Find out where the main mesothelioma treatment centers are
   • Select a mesothelioma specialist
   • Select the other members of your medical team
   • Investigate clinical trials
3. Understand the financial implications
   • Find out what costs are covered by your insurance plan
   • Identify sources of financial assistance for mesothelioma victims
   • Get help with out-of-pocket costs
4. Understand the legal implications
   • Learn about your legal right to compensation
   • Learn about deadlines for filing legal claims
   • Make sure you have a will and estate plan
5. Develop a wellness plan for your family
   • Develop a wellness plan
   • Identify support groups and counselors
   • Consider complementary and alternative therapies
   • Identify other helpful online resources

Prepared by www.mesothelioma-advice.org