When someone is diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, we sometimes see a paralyzing fear in both patients and their family members. This past week, at a new patient orientation meeting designed to introduce the support team, give general information regarding mesothelioma, explain what practical supports are available, and to generally reduce a patient’s and the family’s anxiety, the presentation did not seem to be helping one family. By the end of the meeting their fear was still palpable. Fear, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” Researchers have identified in the […]
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