Originally Published: August 1, 2024
Effective Date: May 6, 2026
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please stop reading and seek help immediately.
- Call 911 in the United States, or your local emergency number, for immediate medical assistance.
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) — cancer information line: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER). Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Live chat at livehelp.cancer.gov.
- American Cancer Society (ACS) — 24/7 helpline: 1-800-227-2345.
- Veterans Crisis Line (mental-health crisis for veterans, including those affected by serious illness): dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
- Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation — curemeso.org.
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