La relación entre el asbestos y el cáncer de pulmón
El asbestos se relaciona sobre todo con el mesotelioma, una enfermedad agresiva. Sin embargo, este mineral también está relacionado con otras enfermedades pulmonares. La exposición al asbestos puede causar asbestosis, cicatrices pleurales y un mayor riesgo de cáncer de pulmón. El tabaquismo sigue siendo la principal causa de cáncer de pulmón en los adultos estadounidenses, […]
The Link Between Asbestos and Lung Cancer
Asbestos is most commonly linked to mesothelioma, an aggressive disease. However, the mineral is also linked to a variety of other lung diseases. Exposure to asbestos can cause asbestosis, pleural scarring, and an increased risk of lung cancer. Smoking remains the number one cause of lung cancer in American adults, but exposure to asbestos could […]
American Lung Association Honors Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. We spoke with American Lung Association Executive Director Kristen Young about the ALA’s exciting lung health initiatives and the importance of raising awareness. This November, the American Lung Association hopes to spark the conversation about lung cancer. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the ALA is working hard […]
From the Race Director: Mesothelioma Race for Justice 2018
It started out as most things do, with an idea to raise money for a charity that is near and dear to Vogelzang Law, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. I never expected just how much it would take to plan a 5K. I have run lots of races throughout the Chicagoland area and the northern […]
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
Q: What are the symptoms of mesothelioma? A: Mesothelioma is a disease that comes in many shapes and sizes, and you have to be vigilant. I remember one of the men in Las Vegas who was an umpire and father of baseball players my son was playing with. All he had was weight loss and a little […]
First Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K Raises Over $6,300 for Cancer Research
The first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K was a great success with over 100 participants including runners, walkers, supporters, and volunteers joining the fight for a cure. On Saturday, September 22, families and friends gathered at the Lake County Forest Preserve Half Day location for fun and philanthropy. Together, participants and sponsors raised over […]
Gilda’s Club Chicago – Night of a Thousand Noogies
Vogelzang Law is excited to join the Associate Board of Gilda’s Club Chicago at the annual Night of a Thousand Noogies. Famous Chicagoans and the cast of The Second City make audiences laugh at Gilda’s Club Chicago’s signature comedy event. Guests will enjoy a one of a kind improv comedy show, raffle, silent auction, and drinks. […]
Why are some patients candidates for surgery while others are not?
Q: Hello Dr. Vogelzang! My father was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma and was told he was not the “right candidate” to undergo surgery. However, my uncle was diagnosed with the same cancer five years ago and his physician performed surgery on him. Why are some patients able to undergo surgery and others are not? Is the […]
Race for Justice in Support of Mesothelioma Research
September has arrived and with it, the first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K. The race will be held on Saturday, September 22 at the Lake County Forest Preserve Half Day in Vernon Hills. This year’s 5K will benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, supporting mesothelioma research and providing important resources to patients and families across […]
September 5K Race to Benefit Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
Vogelzang Law’s first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K kicks off on September 22 at the Lake County Forest Preserve Half Day in Vernon Hills. The race will benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, the nation’s leading mesothelioma non-profit charity organization dedicated to funding mesothelioma research in the United States. Mesothelioma is a rare and […]