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Each year nearly 3,000 people become mesothelioma patients. Our mesothelioma stories library gives you access to just a few of these patients and their family members. These videos tell the stories of fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters – all people that have been uniquely affected by mesothelioma.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please know that you don't have to fight the disease on your own. Find a mesothelioma specialist in your area with help from the Simmons firm. You can also find support for your journey through the Mesothelioma Hope Center.
Andrew Manuel was exposed to asbestos as a child in New Orleans. He later received a pleural mesothelioma diagnosis at a much later age. His wife Latanyta explains his mesothelioma symptoms prior to his diagnosis.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, contact the Simmons firm for help with your next steps.
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Ernie Conry experienced symptoms for nearly 8 years before being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2002. A resident of St. Louis, Missouri, Ernie was exposed to asbestos throughout his life, most notably as an auto mechanic. Ernie has used chemotherapy to fight his pleural mesothelioma, though he also attributes his positive attitude to his success coping with the disease.
Careers like like auto mechanics, machining and ship building carry a high risk of asbestos exposure. If you've been exposed to asbestos and exhibit symptoms of mesothelioma, contact a mesothelioma specialist in your area immediately.
As a mesothelioma patient, Shelly Kozicki’s husband Craig lived over 10 years with peritoneal mesothelioma. He was diagnosed after experiencing symptoms of weight loss and a buildup of fluid in the abdomen (ascites). His doctors told him there was no effective treatment for this rare disease, and to get his affairs in order. Determined to fight, Craig had multiple surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. Craig attributed his success in fighting peritoneal mesothelioma not only to the mesothelioma specialists he has relied on for years, but also to his wife Shelly, his daughter Emily, and his vast network of supporting friends and family - a testimony to the power of mesothelioma support groups for those battling this rare cancer.
As of the taping of this interview in 2007, Craig Kozicki was still battling against mesothelioma. Sadly, on April 1, 2009, Craig passed away. He was a wonderful man who inspired hope for countless families throughout the country facing a mesothelioma diagnosis.
The Mesothelioma Hope Center was set up to help families of those struggling with mesothelioma. Email the Center today at hope@simmonsfirm.com for support for your journey.
Latanyta Manuel’s husband, Andrew, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2002 after having been exposed to asbestos as a child in New Orleans and throughout his life. Andrew lost his battle in January of 2004 after a series of surgeries and chemotherapies, leaving behind Latanyta and their three children. Andrew always encouraged his family to “never give up.” Today Latanyta honors his words by serving on the Board of Directors of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and fighting for a cure.
The Simmons firm is dedicated to finding a cure for mesothelioma. Learn about organizations the Simmons firm has partnered with that are working to find a cure.
Patricia Trocki lost her father, Joe, in 2004 after a three-year battle with pleural mesothelioma. A World-War-II veteran and former pattern maker, Joe was exposed to asbestos throughout his life. To combat his pleural mesothelioma, Joe participated in a series of clinical trials involving chemotherapy at the University of Chicago. Patricia and her family feel passionately that asbestos should be banned in the United States and throughout the world.
The Simmons firm is dedicated to raise awareness of asbestos exposure. Learn more about occupations, products and companies that carry a serious risk of asbestos exposure.
Brenda Ward, a St.-Louis-area resident, ultimately received a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis after being exposed to asbestos as a child by her father and later by her ex-husband, a mechanic. Peritoneal mesothelioma is a form of mesothelioma that attacks the lining of the abdomen. To combat her peritoneal mesothelioma with treatment, Brenda's plan has included multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. Brenda feels strongly that her faith, family and positive attitude push her to survive and make the most of her life.
Contact the Simmons firm with your medical and legal questions regarding this rare form of mesothelioma.
Mary Jane Williams has been free of peritoneal mesothelioma for nearly four years. She was diagnosed in 2003 after struggling for a year to diagnose her symptoms – including a bloating of the abdomen and profuse episodes of sweating. With the aid of mesothelioma specialists in New York, Mary Jane fought her peritoneal mesothelioma with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. Today she acts as an advocate for mesothelioma patients from all across the country.
Learn more about symptoms of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. If you believe you have one of these types of mesothelioma, contact a specialist in your area immediately.
Arthur Wren talks about regular bronchitis and pneumonia on the path to an operation that led to the discovery of a pleural mesothelioma diagnosis.
If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact the Simmons firm today. Our mesothelioma lawyers can help you with your medical and legal questions and refer you to a qualified specialist in your area.
