'Treatment' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 8, 2008
Should I Get a Second Opinion for My Mesothelioma Diagnosis?
I consider it always in one’s best interests to explore all viable mesothelioma treatment options. In preparation you should work closely with your diagnosing physician or primary care physician as he or she… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 5, 2008
Evaluating Mesothelioma Specialists and Treatment Facilities
I have been given a diagnosis of mesothelioma. Since this is a rare disease, how do I know that my physicians have enough experience with the disease to treat me? Ask! Don’t… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 4, 2008
New Mesothelioma Clinical Trials in Texas and Pennsylvania
There are currently two clinical trials seeking patients with mesothelioma. The first is looking for patients with advanced stages of pleural mesothelioma in Pennsylvania and Texas. Merck & Co., Inc., a global pharmaceutical company,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 21, 2008
California Marathoner With Mesothelioma Finishes The Race
The San Jose Mercury News recently ran the inspiring story of Tom Kaisersatt, a 68-year-old runner in the 26.2-mile Silicon Valley Marathon, who finished the race in spite of the fact that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 17, 2008
Common Mesothelioma Questions & Answers
Whether it is you or a loved one who has been given a mesothelioma diagnosis, the same common set of questions often pop into our minds. These are mesothelioma issues we’ve covered… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 17, 2008
Common Mesothelioma Questions & Answers
Whether it is you or a loved one who has been given a mesothelioma diagnosis, the same common set of questions often pop into our minds. These are mesothelioma issues we’ve covered… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 10, 2008
Mesothelioma Biopsies and How To Know Which One is Right
In the book 100 Questions and Answers About Mesothelioma the authors ask the following: “How are biopsies performed and which one is right for me?” In my years of working with people that have… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 30, 2008
The Mesothelioma Database
Imagine how difficult it was to track and gather knowledge about certain medical conditions before the introduction of computers. Now specialists can log into central databases for cancers and genetic disorders and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 27, 2008
Screening for Mesothelioma
There have been many questions raised about mesothelioma and how to distinguish a mesothelioma diagnosis from a lung cancer diagnosis, as the physical symptoms of both cancers can, on the surface, appear… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 14, 2008
When a Parent Has Mesothelioma
In every person’s life there comes a time when we have to deal with the death of a loved one. For many, the most heart-wrenching experience comes with the pending death of… Read More
