Cancer can be devastating for both patients and their families. Mesothelioma — a cancer caused by asbestos exposure — is no exception, especially for the surviving family and loved ones of those impacted.
When a loved one with mesothelioma passes away, family members go from caregivers asking themselves, “How can I help my loved one with mesothelioma?” to grievers asking themselves what life without their loved one looks like.
Mesothelioma grief can be intense and manifest in many ways, including:
- Deep sense of loss and identity
- Difficulty focusing or concentrating
- Insomnia
- Memory issues
- Poor appetite
- Shock and disbelief
- Social isolation
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