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Mesothelioma Diagnosis Information
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos cancer, and are seeking medical information, you likely have many questions. A mesothelioma diagnosis is overwhelming news, and making sense of the medical mesothelioma information available to you can be a daunting task. Rest assured, help is available.
This section of our website is dedicated to providing you with as much medical information about mesothelioma as we can so that you can better understand the disease you and your loved ones are dealing with. We work with mesothelioma and asbestos cancer medical experts across the country on a regular basis and are intimately familiar with the cancer.
If you have questions, we strongly encourage you to contact us by email or call our toll free number, 1-866-468-8631, and we'll do our best to get you the mesothelioma diagnosis information you need.
Coping with a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
The Internet is often the first resource new patients and family members turn to for information when they are diagnosed with mesothelioma. While there are countless websites about mesothelioma, far too few of them deliver accurate, meaningful information.
Each year, nearly 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma. It is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure that most commonly affects the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma).
We encourage you to explore the links on the left-hand side of this web page to learn more about mesothelioma diagnosis information. Click on the question below to learn more about:
Mesothelioma Hope Center
A free, confidential service for patients and families facing a mesothelioma diagnosis.
SimmonsCooper has partnered with client Shelly Kozicki, wife to Craig Kozicki, to create the SimmonsCooper Mesothelioma Hope Center. Under Shelly's guidance, the Hope Center provides much-needed support for individuals like you whose lives have been turned upside down by mesothelioma. We provide information, understanding, emotional support and, above all, hope. Read more.
Mesothelioma Video Library
We also encourage you to visit our Mesothelioma Video Library and hear mesothelioma medical expert Mary Hesdorffer answer some of the most common questions patients and families have about the cancer. Mary is the Medical Liaison for the Meso Foundation and a nurse practitioner with over 10 years' experience helping mesothelioma patients. Browse dozens of videos--educational overviews and true stories of real people facing the disease.
Resources for Clients
Mesothelioma Information - PDF
If you or someone you love were diagnosed with mesothelioma, download this free, printable PDF for more information about SimmonsCooper and mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Video Library
An excellent resource for learning about mesothelioma. Medical expert interviews and true-story interviews from real people facing the disease.
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (The Meso Foundation) is the nation's leading non-profit mesothelioma advocacy and research organization.
International Mesothelioma Program
Founded by David J. Sugarbaker, MD, the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) encompasses both a clinical program and a research program. IMP's clinical focus is on developing treatment strategies that can significantly extend the life of mesothelioma patients.
University of Chicago Mesothelioma Program
For more than twenty years, The University of Chicago has been a pioneer in the study and treatment of malignant mesothelioma. Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler is the director of the Mesothelioma Program and an internationally recognized expert in new drug development for mesothelioma.
SimmonsCooper Mesothelioma Hope Center
A free, confidential service for patients and families to speak with others that have dealt with a mesothelioma diagnosis. Confidentially and freely ask any questions about coping with the disease.
News
- Attorneys Barnerd and Lesko Named 2009 Illinois "Rising Stars" by Super Lawyers Magazine
- Innovative Mesothelioma Video Library Wins Web Awards While Educating Viewers
- St. Louis Commerce Magazine Features Firm's Work for Military Veterans and Cancer Research
- SimmonsCooper Reaches Out to Mesothelioma Patients & Families Online
