Living with Mesothelioma: The importance of specialist support and a positive outlook.
Receiving a diagnosis like mesothelioma is devastating. The right support, the right treatment, and a positive outlook all have a part to play in living with this life-limiting disease. Our host and workplace illness expert Ian Toft is joined by our client Ron Snaith, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2018, Michaela Morris, our Client Support Manager, and Simon Bolton, a Clinical Nurse Specialist from Mesothelioma UK. Together they discuss: What it’s like to be diagnosed with mesothelioma.Treatment options and the reality of treatment.The benefits of making a legal claim where possible. The support that’s available for patients and their families.The panel also reflect on the importance of choosing the right language when discussing a diagnosis and having hope from the start.