More information about malignant mesothelioma

From your American Cancer Society

Here is more information you might find helpful. You also can order free copies of our documents from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, or read them on our Web site, www.cancer.org.

Malignant Mesothelioma: Detailed Guide (also in Spanish)

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

Asbestos (also in Spanish)

Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home (also in Spanish)

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

Endoscopy

Living With Uncertainty: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence

Pain Control (also in Spanish)

Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

Understanding Radiation Therapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also in Spanish)

Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also 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*

Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of 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 (OSHA)
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
Toll-free number: 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^® orders
Web site: www.canceradvocacy.org

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.