Take care

If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, it can be traumatic. And being treated for mesothelioma, as with other cancers, can be difficult too.

You may feel shock, fear, disbelief, anger, loneliness or resentment. You may feel like all you want is to be left alone. You may find it hard to accept that you have mesothelioma at all. You may feel angry and bitter that you have a disease just because of where you worked. If you are a friend, relative or family member of someone who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may feel many of the same emotions.

It is better for everyone if you all talk about your feelings - when you are ready to.

You can also talk with your specialist cancer nurse. She or he can also help you find more specialist help with a counsellor or psychologist if you'd like that.

Some GP practices have a counsellor attached. And your GP can also tell you if there are community-based cancer nurse specialists in your area.

Infomation sourced from the British Lung Foundation.