Free Caregiver Tools — Built by a Patient Advocate Team
Three quick, judgment-free tools to help you sort through what to do next. No login. No spam. If you'd rather just talk, our Patient Advocates are available 24/7.
Talk to a Patient Advocate · 1-800-877-60001. Doctor Question Generator
Pick where you are in the journey. We'll generate a personalized list of questions to ask at your next appointment.
2. Week-by-Week Caregiver Navigator
Pick how many weeks since the diagnosis. We'll show you what most caregivers find useful to focus on right now.
3. Treatment Decision Worksheet
A side-by-side comparison of the four most common mesothelioma treatment paths, with the right questions to ask for each.
Surgery (P/D or EPP)
Best for: Earlier-stage pleural mesothelioma, fit-enough patients
Ask: Am I a candidate for pleurectomy/decortication? What is the surgeon's annual case volume?
Chemotherapy
Best for: Most pleural and peritoneal cases, alone or combined with surgery/immunotherapy
Ask: Cisplatin/pemetrexed standard, or is there a newer combo? What side-effect plan do we have ready?
Immunotherapy
Best for: First-line for unresectable pleural mesothelioma (FDA-approved 2020); some peritoneal use
Ask: Am I eligible for nivolumab + ipilimumab (Opdivo + Yervoy) per CheckMate-743 protocol?
Clinical Trial
Best for: Anyone whose first-line treatment isn't working well, or who wants access to newer agents
Ask: Are there open trials at NCI-designated centers near me? What is the eligibility criteria?
Verified against FDA approval pages and PubMed-indexed sources. Reviewed by Marcelo C. DaSilva, MD, FACS, FICS, MesoCare Senior Medical Reviewer.
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