'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 5, 2008
Asbestos Screening Program in Libby, Montana Comes to Close
The federally funded effort supporting free asbestos screenings for the residents of Libby Montana is coming to an end. September 19 will be the last day for residents in Libby to receive… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 3, 2008
UK’s Youngest Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Passes Away
Last week a young woman from Britian, age 28, passed away due to peritoneal mesothelioma, an asbestos cancer that attacks the lining of the abdomen. She was believed to be the UK’s youngest… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 3, 2008
Letterman Discusses Mesothelioma Victim and Music Great Warren Zevon
In Rolling Stone’s upcoming September cover story about David Letterman, the famous late-night talk-show host retells his heartwarming last encounter with musician Warren Zevon, who died in 2003. Zevon was diagnosed with… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 31, 2008
Dangerous Chemical Spill Injures Workers in East St. Louis Plant
Normally we save this blog for talking about mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases, and how they affect families all across the nation. But today we’re turning our attention to a different subject. Yesterday… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 28, 2008
Minnesota Mother and Mesothelioma Victim Shares Story of Hope
A Minnesota mesothelioma patient is claiming she is cured, according to an article in the Minnesota Star Tribune. Heather Von St. James, of Roseville, MN, was diagnosed with mesothelioma two-and-a-half years ago,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 25, 2008
What Causes Mesothelioma?
Exposure to asbestos is considered to be the primary cause of mesothelioma, but the how and why can be baffling. Asbestos is a natural mineral. It is in the air we breathe… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 7, 2008
Can Mesothelioma Be Prevented?
According to 100 Questions and Answers About Mesothelioma, the best way to prevent mesothelioma is to decrease one’s exposure to asbestos in the workplace, at home, and in the environment. Regulating the necessary safety… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 23, 2008
Welcome to Simmons Hanly Conroy Mesothelioma Support Blog
Welcome to Simmons Hanly Conroy’s Mesothelioma Support blog, a place for patients and families to find information, news, and stories about mesothelioma, the rare cancer caused by asbestos. We hope this blog… Read More