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Mesothelioma Support Group
Since 1998, Shelly Kozicki has helped care for her husband Craig throughout his fight against peritoneal mesothelioma. She offers advice and comfort to others facing this type of mesothelioma and she also talks about the importance of a mesothelioma support group.
The Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation is a type of mesothelioma support group that helps families of those who are fighting peritoneal mesothelioma.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Specialist
One of the most important things you can do if your family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma is finding a mesothelioma specialist who can properly administer treatment. After being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 1998, Craig Kozicki and his wife sought the help of a mesothelioma specialist. Craig’s wife Shelly describes finding their doctor and Craig’s first round of mesothelioma treatments.
Fight your cancer with the help of a qualified mesothelioma specialist. Find a recommended mesothelioma expert in your area with help from the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation.
Asbestos Latency Video
Asbestos has been used in products and buildings throughout the world for many generations, exposing thousands of people to its dangers. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, talks about the most common jobs where asbestos and asbestos exposure risk can be found as well as asbestos latency period.
The Simmons firm has compiled a list of occupation that have carried a high asbestos exposure risk. If you’re worried about your exposure to asbestos, contact a mesothelioma specialist in your area as soon as possible.
Pleural Mesothelioma and the Navy Video
Mesothelioma is not thought to be a hereditary disease. However, Ernie Conry’s brother was also diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while in the Navy. Watch this video to learn more about the connection between pleural mesothelioma and Navy veterans.
If you’re a Navy veteran who’d like more information about filing an asbestos lawsuit, contact a Simmons firm asbestos attorney.
Mesothelioma Asbestos Cancer
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos that most commonly affects the lungs and abdomen. This short educational video from the Mesothelioma Video Library gives an excellent introduction to mesothelioma, including information about mesothelioma symptoms and a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Learn more about mesothelioma cancer through resources provided by the Simmons firm.
Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms Video
In this video, Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse pracitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, describes pleural mesothelioma symptoms in detail, which can include coughing, pneumonia and night sweats.
Search for answers to your questions about pleural mesothelioma in the Simmons firm’s FAQ section.
Asbestos Exposure Video
This short educational video from the Mesothelioma Video Library explains how asbestos exposure can cause serious health problems associated with mesothelioma.
During the manufacturing, installation and use of asbestos, microscopic fibers can become airborne, inhaled, and lodged in the lungs. Working with products that contain asbestos dramatically increases a person’s chances of contracting mesothelioma. Learn more about asbestos exposure.
Swelling Abdomen Mesothelioma Symptom Video
Craig Kozicki’s abdomen was swelling and he didn’t know why. He was later diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. His wife Shelly describes his mesothelioma symptoms, including a hard and swollen abdomen retaining fluid.
A swollen abdomen is one of the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma. Learn more about the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma through resources provided by the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation.
Living with Pleural Mesothelioma Video
The Mesothelioma Video Library provides information and support for families dealing with mesothelioma. In this video, Ernie Conry describes what it’s like living with pleural mesothelioma.
Conry has been dealing with pleural mesothelioma since 2002. While living with mesothelioma takes its toll on many patients and their families, Conry describes how his positive philosophy has helped him battle cancer. He talks about living with mesothelioma and how the disease affects his life on a daily basis.
Pneumonectomy Treatment for Mesothelioma
Doctors have developed a number of innovative treatments for mesothelioma. Watch this video to learn about Andrew Manuel’s pneumonectomy – or lung removal. His wife describes his decision to undergo this surgery.
Learn more about pneumonectomy and other forms of surgical mesothelioma treatments from the Mesothelioma Video Library.
