Mesothelioma Support Groups Help Victims Families
Support Groups Help Ease The Pain For Families and Victims of Mesothelioma
Two sisters in the UK have set up a support group for victims of mesothelioma and their families. Diane McLellan and Lynne Squibb formed Hampshire Asbestos Support and Awareness Group. Their 72 year old father, Dave Salisbury, died from lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure or mesothelioma. Since his death they have helped dozens of families find comfort and information on how to receive compensation after being diagnosed with mesothelioma.
The support group also sponsors home visits and they have raised much needed money for research. During a time of need their group has given support to families that would not have known what to do during a time of crisis. Victims have found comfort by coming together with other people who are going through similar situations and knowing they are not alone.
Mrs McLellan said:
“I like to think we have made a difference. Asbestos-related illnesses can take years to develop but can take hold very quickly. We need to help people before it’s too late.”
“If we can stop one person from being exposed and prevent them from developing one of these conditions later in their lives it’s worth it.”
Also in the UK another group has announced plans to set up a similar organization. This one is being launched by a widow in honor of her husband a mesothelioma victim; Gill Willcocks plans to create the Dave Willcocks Asbestos Victim Support Group. Her husband was 61 when he died from this devastating cancer of the lining of the lung, mesothelioma, in October 2007. The group plans to meet regularly, provide a warm and friendly environment for victims and their families to share their experiences.
Mrs. Willcocks commented:
“We want to provide an environment where those suffering from asbestos related diseases and their families can gain support on a practical and emotional level.”
“We will raise awareness about asbestos related disease and will campaign to improve access to treatments, benefits and compensation.”
“Asbestos related diseases aren’t going away but we hope by setting up this group we can alleviate a little of the devastation they cause.”
Links to the original articles:
Widow launches mesothelioma support group
Specialist support helps ease the pain for asbestos victims
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