'Mesothelioma' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 7, 2022
History of Asbestos, Pt. 2: Asbestos in the Middle Ages
In our last post on the history of asbestos, we explored how ancient civilizations made use of this seemingly unassuming fibrous mineral. We saw how evidence of asbestos mining could be traced… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 5, 2022
Julie Gundlach: Fighting to Ban Asbestos One Day at a Time
16-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Julie Gundlach Continues to Inspire On Aug. 23, 2006, Julie Gundlach’s life changed forever. In the 16-plus years that followed, her mesothelioma story and activism have changed more lives… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 5, 2022
History of Asbestos, Pt. 1: Asbestos in the Ancient World
It’s hard to believe asbestos was only recognized to be toxic a little over a century ago. This is an organic mineral that was already being mined when the Great Pyramids were… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 18, 2022
10 Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer
If you were recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of difficult decisions your diagnosis now requires you to make. You may be confronting questions such as: Which… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 10, 2022
Why I Filed a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
People who develop mesothelioma are often shocked and hurt to learn their disease was caused by exposure to asbestos and that their exposure could have — and should have — been… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 7, 2021
Remembering U.S. Navy Veteran and Mesothelioma Warrior Frank Curre on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec. 7, 1941: “A day that will live in infamy,” remarked President Franklin D. Roosevelt the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked by some 350 Japanese fighter planes, driving the United States… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 18, 2021
Honoring Brave Mesothelioma Warriors at This Year’s Miles for Meso
One great way to show support for a loved one who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma is by registering for the Alton Miles for Meso 5K, which will be held virtually for… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 4, 2021
Today We Remember D-Day and 2,500 Brave American Souls
When the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France, it marked a pivotal turning point in World War II — overwhelmed by the invasion, Nazi forces retreated back to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 6, 2021
It’s National Nurses Week: Meet Amy Fair, Who Helps Families Impacted by Mesothelioma
If the years 2020 and 2021 have taught us anything, it’s that nurses are invaluable and the true unsung heroes of the American workforce. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have demonstrated incredible… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 21, 2021
CDC: ‘More Important Than Ever’ to Get a Flu Shot This Year – Especially Those in High-Risk Groups
With rare exceptions, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that every person 6-months-old or older get a flu shot each year between October and March. Getting a flu… Read More
