'Mesothelioma' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 15, 2017
ADAO: The Face of Asbestos Victims and their Fight to Ban Asbestos
Today begins our series of Miles for Meso spotlights. Every week between now and race day on Sept. 30, the Simmons Hanly Conroy blog will feature a survivor, warrior, volunteer or organization… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 30, 2017
Regulatory Accountability Act Puts Workplace Protections, Asbestos Ban, At Risk
The Regulatory Accountability Act, or RAA for short, aims to modify the way that federal agencies enact new rules. This proposed bill places increased emphasis on how such regulations would affect the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 23, 2017
CDC: Decades of Asbestos Regulation Wasn’t Enough to Prevent Thousands of Mesothelioma Deaths
According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths caused by malignant mesothelioma, a lethal cancer caused exclusively by asbestos inhalation or ingestion, are on the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 19, 2017
Armed Forces Day: An Opportunity to Honor Our Nation’s Heroes – Past and Present
Tomorrow – May 20, 2017 – is the 67th annual National Armed Forces Day; a day designed to honor the past and present members of all branches of the armed forces in… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 11, 2017
What Every Mom Should Know About Bystander Asbestos Exposure
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor the mothers in our families and remind them how much they’re appreciated. These women typically shoulder the weight of caring for children, going to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 28, 2017
Workers’ Memorial Day 2017: A Critical Fight for Safe Jobs All Over the World
On April 28 each year, workers, their families, unions and workplace safety advocates across the globe come together to observe International Workers’ Memorial Day, an awareness day promoting worker safety and commemorating… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 24, 2017
Asbestos in California: A History of Exposure and the Country’s Highest Rate of Mesothelioma Deaths
The western region of the United States, one of the most geographically diverse areas of the country, is home to rainforests, plains and mountains that attract people from all over the world.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 21, 2017
Asbestos in Famous U.S. Landmarks: Workers and Tourists at Risk of Exposure
Once known as a “miracle fiber” for properties useful in construction, asbestos is now far from remarkable. Today, we know that the mineral causes fatal health complications, including asbestosis and the rare… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 3, 2017
World Cancer Day: What Does It Mean for Less Common Cancers Such as Mesothelioma?
Image Source: World Cancer Day Today, in the United States, there are 14 million new cancer cases and 8.2 million cancer deaths every single year. By 2030, these numbers are projected to… Read More
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