'Mesothelioma' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 12, 2018
Women’s History Month: Recognizing the Unseen Battles Women Faced in the Workforce
Asbestos-related diseases have always taken men’s lives more often than women’s. This has nothing to do with genetics, but rather a gender gap that made men more likely to work in direct… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 27, 2018
Raise Awareness for Mesothelioma and Rare Diseases on February 28, 2018
When something is considered “rare,” it doesn’t occur very often. One rare disease may only affect a small number of people. But when you consider there are over 6,000 existing rare diseases,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 2, 2018
Mesothelioma and World Cancer Day: Raising Awareness of Rare and Deadly Diseases
February 4 is a day dedicated every year, all over the world, to the fight against cancer. Each World Cancer Day, the aim is to get as many governments and individuals as… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 22, 2017
This Holiday Season, Support a Veteran in Need with Your Time, Gifts and Thoughts
Most of us think of the holidays as a time for family, festivities and giving, and rightly so. But for veterans, the holiday season can sometimes be a challenging time. The sacrifices… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 28, 2017
Fighting More Than Fires: Firefighters Affected by Long-Term Illnesses
Wildfires not only put lives in danger from fast-moving flames, they also devastate communities in terms of lost property and personal belongings. But even after the fires have been extinguished and families… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 6, 2017
Movember, Men’s Health Awareness and the Diseases We Should Be Talking About
On average, men die six years earlier than women. While genetic and cultural differences certainly factor into this statistic, men are still facing a dilemma that’s rarely talked about and, in some… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 24, 2017
Respiratory Care Week 2017: Changing the World One Breath at a Time
This week is Respiratory Care Week, a global effort to recognize the importance of lung health and respiratory care providers. Celebrated in the last week of October each year, this is a… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 13, 2017
Honoring our U.S. Navy Veterans, Advocating for Their Health, on Navy’s 242nd Birthday
The United States Navy is looking pretty good for its age. The naval branch of the armed forces will be 242-years-old this October 13th, celebrating its formation by the Continental Congress in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 4, 2017
Healthy Lung Month and Cancer Prevention: How Can We Help the Millions of Americans at Risk?
According to the latest Center for Disease Control (CDC) data, over 147,000 Americans die in a single year from chronic respiratory disease. Another 155,500 die from lung cancer. In fact, more American… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 26, 2017
Today Is Mesothelioma Awareness Day: Here’s How to Show Your Support for This Life-Changing Cause
Every year, around 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma emerge. A deadly form of cancer, mesothelioma has affected the lives of thousands since its discovery. However, this remains a relatively rare and misunderstood… Read More
