'Mesothelioma' Category
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
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 | 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
