Approach to offering remote support to mesothelioma patients: the mesothelioma survivor project

Mesothelioma is a cancer that primarily affects the pleura and peritoneum and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. The number of individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma is increasing world-wide, particularly in developing countries where the use of asbestos is poorly regulated (1). In spite of advances in chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical approaches, mesothelioma remains resistant to treatment. According to the International Mesothelioma Interest group, overall survival has not improved, whereas median survival times vary from one month to eighteen months