Increase In Resources For Mesothelioma Victims -- MesoLink.org -- 08-06-04

The past few years have seen a dramatic rise in resources for mesothelioma victims, with counsellors, cancer centers, research and support groups and legal services being made available to both victims and their families.

As the number of cases of this asbestos relates cancer has risen over the past decade, the resources available have also increased in line with this demand.

There are now many law firms that specialise in dealing with mesothelioma cases, and they are also able to offer additional support and advice to clients.

Cancer centres across the country have been equipped to deal with research, support and education, enabling victims of this deadly cancer to seek support from professionals as well as through other affected people.

However, despite the rise in resources, mesothelioma is still vastly under funded in comparison to other cancer research, and many support groups, centers and institutions rely on donations and public funding to carry out their valuable services.

The number of cases of mesothelioma in expected to rise over the next couple of decades, so it is likely that these resources will need to be added to, and that serious thought will have to be given to the issue of funding research and education in the field of mesothelioma and asbestos related illnesses.