Purpose: The aim of this study is to learn about how mesothelioma affects patients’ emotional and physical well-being. Also, the investigators would like to learn more about what patients need and how they deal with this illness. This information can help us find ways to lessen physical and emotional strains. Part of the study tests an alternate way of giving emotional support through the Internet. By providing support online, patients can participate in the comfort of their home.
- Surgical group with mesothelioma: Behavioral: Questionnaires & online virtual support group
- The study proposed here has two parts:
- Part 1 surveys mesothelioma patients’ psychological and physical symptom burden and quality of life through a set of questionnaires that covers topics including coping, interpersonal support, mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life. All mesothelioma patients who complete the questionnaires in part 1 will be offered an opportunity to participate in a trial of a therapeutic Internet-based support group.
- In part 2, patients are invited to participate in an Internet-based support group. The groups will consist of either 3-5 surgical patients or 3-5 non-surgical patients. The groups will run for approximately 60 minutes once a week for six consecutive weeks.
- Non Surgical group with mesothelioma: Behavioral: Questionnaires & online virtual support group
- The study proposed here has two parts:
- Part 1 surveys mesothelioma patients’ psychological and physical symptom burden and quality of life by administering a set of questionnaires that covers topics including coping, interpersonal support, mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life. All mesothelioma patients who complete the questionnaires in part 1 will be offered an opportunity to participate in a trial of a therapeutic Internet-based support group.
- In part 2, patients are invited to participate in an Internet-based support group. The groups will consist of either 3-5 surgical patients or 3-5 non-surgical patients. The groups will run for approximately 60 minutes once a week for six consecutive weeks.
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