Resources to Help Those Struggling With Lung Cancer and Their Loved Ones
Being diagnosed with lung cancer isn't just about one person's illness. It affects loved ones, too, and it can take a toll on everyone's mental and physical health. It may cause financial stress.
Multi-Faceted Support
A lung cancer diagnosis isn't just about medical care. It's also about the logistics of getting to and from appointments, knowing what questions to ask, and advocating for your health.
Having a trusted family member or friend at appointments can be helpful to a patient for many reasons. They can drive to appointments, help them navigate medical complexes, and even take notes or ask questions during appointments. For some, loved ones may have to take time off work or go on leave to care for a family diagnosed with lung cancer.
Care for the Caretaker
Helping a loved one who has lung cancer can take a physical, mental, and emotional toll on a person. Caretakers also need support, yet they may feel guilty for needing a break. Loved ones also have to come to terms with a lung cancer diagnosis, and in their desire to support someone who has lung cancer, they may put their own needs and health on the back burner.
Fortunately, more and more cities have caretaker support groups. These groups can provide mental health help and other services to provide needed care for caretakers.
The Mental Toll of Lung Cancer
Being diagnosed with lung cancer is scary. It sends a person's life down an entirely new path. Deciding the best course of treatment and undergoing treatment are central to many people's cancer journeys. Still, many patients also need therapy and emotional support as they come to terms with their diagnosis. Ask your healthcare team to recommend support groups in your area. The American Lung Association also offers resources here.
Cancer patients are often encouraged to focus on the positive and remain optimistic. The reality, however, is that a cancer diagnosis is stressful and can lead to thoughts of mortality. Patients may mourn for their life as it was or how a diagnosis affects their future and their goals.
Needing emotional support during this time isn't a weakness. Neither is needing to process a new reality and having pessimistic days.
The Financial Reality
For many lung cancer patients, one of the most significant sources of stress can be financial. Even with fantastic health insurance, a lung cancer diagnosis can be a source of financial stress for families. It's not just the medical care but the potential lost wages, the need for assistance around the house or with childcare, additional support, or any unexpected costs.
This is why individuals diagnosed with lung cancer should consider taking legal action. If you believe your lung cancer relates to exposure to toxic chemicals, a workplace, or any other external source, you have the right to compensation.
Experienced Legal Representation
The Madeksho Law team works with clients nationwide to understand their legal options after a lung cancer diagnosis. We know that lung cancer isn't just about the disease but also about how it affects someone's family, friends, and life.
If you or a loved one has lung cancer, the Madeksho Law team is here to help you. Initial consultations are always free; we don't collect payment unless we win your case. Contact us today to discuss your case at 888-910-MESO (6376) or online.
