'Treatment' Category
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 | July 27, 2016
How to Find the Right Mesothelioma Doctor for You
Four questions mesothelioma patients should ask themselves when deciding if a doctor is the best fit for them. A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating news. When you or someone you love has been… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 10, 2016
How to Help Mesothelioma Victims with Palliative Care Decisions
Palliative care is a topic near and dear to my heart for my patients. It provides several options to help cancer patients, especially patients diagnosed with mesothelioma as they focus on maintaining… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 14, 2014
Faces of Mesothelioma: Ernie Conry’s Story
“If you walk up and down the street and you’re still smiling, you’re not dead. Don’t let the cancer bog you down.” After experiencing symptoms for nearly eight years, Ernie Conry was… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 25, 2013
Studies Show Positive Impact of Immunotherapy on Mesothelioma Cancer Regression
Mesothelioma is often seen among the aging population, primarily because of its long latency period. In turn, increased age has been linked to immune system decline. Knowing all of this, new research… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 21, 2012
Continued Meningitis Cases Have Doctors Baffled
More than one month ago, fungal meningitis cases began appearing from the use of tainted steroid injections, resulting in a total of 37 deaths. The 42-day risk period for contracting fungal meningitis… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 10, 2011
Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation Awards Funding to UPCI for Mesothelioma Study, Treatment
The Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation has partnered with another major university in its quest to support medical experts and researchers working to improve the quality of life for mesothelioma patients and their families.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 18, 2010
Asbestos clinic gets surprise donation from Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation
A nationally recognized medical clinic in the small town of Libby, Montana, recently received a nice reminder that they’re not the only ones who think the work they do for patients with… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 2, 2010
Stand Up 2 Cancer broadcast provides opportunity to increase awareness about mesothelioma
On Sept. 10, all the major television networks and several other broadcasters will once again air the 3-hour marathon Stand Up 2 Cancer. When SU2C aired in 2008, the program helped raise more than… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 5, 2009
Remembering My Friend, 10-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Craig Kozicki
My heart is heavy. Last Wednesday my friend Craig Kozicki ended his 10-year battle against mesothelioma, leaving behind his dedicated wife and daughter, Shelly and Emily. Craig was a 10-year survivor of… Read More
