The Cancer Support Community
A combined effort of the Santa Monica-based The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club, the Cancer Support Community was officially formed in July 2009 to provide an established base of knowledge that can “provide support, counseling, education, and healthy lifestyle programs” to patients suffering from cancer.
The international non-profit organization can provide care and counseling to patients who need it by drawing on its global network of community-based centers and oncology practices, hospitals, and online sources. Domestically, the CSC has already established itself as the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the country.
Across the country, there is already a network of 50 local affiliates and more than 100 additional satellite and online locations that can be utilized by those living with all cancer types, malignant mesothelioma included.
Additionally, there are a number of fundraising events and educational programs held at affiliates across the country, ranging from golf tournaments to cooking classes. Events that are not fundraisers are often free of charge.
The CSC’s online community features abilities to interact with other people who are suffering from cancer, the ability to keep buddy lists and stay up-to-date on friends’ conditions, personal and video journals for those who want to share their story, and community posts to ask questions on any cancer related topics.
Additionally, the community offers 90-minute weekly online support groups that are facilitated by trained professionals and meant as a place for cancer patients, caregivers, and those who have lost loved ones to come and receive help as they deal with their unique situations.
Patients who are dealing with mesothelioma cancer and receiving the appropriate care and treatments may also want to look into a potential
mesothelioma lawsuit against old products or former employers that may be to blame for the
asbestos exposure that led to their illness. If such is the care, contact a
mesothelioma attorney in order to learn about the aspects of
asbestos law that could allow you to pursue legal action.