'Mesothelioma' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 16, 2016
Fighting Mesothelioma One Day at a Time
A patient fights cancer the same way a runner finishes a race: one mile marker at a time. On Aug. 23, 2016, meso warrior Julie Gundlach reached an important milestone. She celebrated… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 9, 2016
Making Change Possible by Securing a Comprehensive U.S. Asbestos Ban
One way Julie Gundlach takes the ‘poison’ from her mesothelioma diagnosis and turns it into something beautiful is by telling her story. Through her story, Julie hopes others will realize the importance… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 2, 2016
How the Peacock Got Her Feathers and Inspires Julie
It takes a lot of energy and determination to run a 5K. The Alton Miles for Meso course is known among runners for its steep hills and brick streets. It’s not an… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 26, 2016
Asbestos Exposure: Nothing More Than a Number
When visiting New York for mesothelioma cancer treatments, Julie Gundlach would often spit on the steps of the W.R. Grace skyscraper. The act was a representation of how Julie felt, and still… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 12, 2016
How a Nutrition Plan Can Help Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma treatments, pain, and pain medications can impact a patient’s appetite or ability to eat. Stress over managing this disease and the lifestyle changes that comes with it can also decrease one’s… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 4, 2016
Mesothelioma Multimodal Therapy: What Is It and How Can It Help?
Multimodal therapy is a combination of cancer treatments. For mesothelioma patients, multimodal therapy usually includes chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. The aim of mesothelioma multimodal therapy is to improve a patient’s prognosis AND… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 27, 2016
How to Find the Right Mesothelioma Doctor for You
Four questions mesothelioma patients should ask themselves when deciding if a doctor is the best fit for them. A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating news. When you or someone you love has been… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 26, 2016
What to Do if Your Loved One is Too Ill to Pursue a Mesothelioma Case
Since your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may have spent countless hours researching his or her condition and the medical treatments available. The thought of pursuing a mesothelioma lawsuit… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 13, 2016
The Difference between Mesothelioma Class Actions & Individual Asbestos Lawsuits
One of the most frequently asked questions about mesothelioma lawsuits is “Will my case be part of a class action?” At Simmons Hanly Conroy, our mesothelioma lawyers always answer this question with… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 28, 2016
Asbestos Exposure for Auto Mechanics
Although the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration began regulating asbestos-containing products in 1973, asbestos use continued for decades in many industrial and consumer products sold in the United States. The automotive… Read More
