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Simmons Hanly Conroy’s support blog is a place for clients and families to find news, education, and inspirational stories about the following areas of litigation: mesothelioma and asbestos, dangerous drugs and devices, consumer protection and mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
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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
Washington Miles for Meso Raises $20,000 for Mesothelioma Research
The 5th Annual Washington Memorial 5K Run/Walk surpassed its goal of $15,000, raising $20,000 for mesothelioma research. Organized by Diana Stewart, Pat Dyhrman and Pat Hatley, the July 4 event honored the… Read More
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
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
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
Join Mesothelioma Survivor Julie Gundlach at Alton Miles for Meso 5K
During the first Alton Miles for Meso race in 2009, St. Louis resident Julie Gundlach shared her survival story with attendees. She’d been diagnosed with mesothelioma and given six to 12 months… Read More
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
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
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
Diagnosed with Mesothelioma: Advice from Mesothelioma Patients on How to Cope
It is natural to feel powerless when you are first diagnosed with mesothelioma. You may even think there is nothing you can do for yourself – that the doctors, nurses and hospitals… Read More
