Reiki Energy Treatment Helps Cancer Patients Heal
Now more than ever, people all over the country are turning to holistic practices to supplement more traditional medical treatments. The benefits of these practices are far-reaching, and often make traditional methods more effective by strengthening the body’s natural defenses. For cancer patients, alternative therapies like meditation and mindfulness practices can help ease the treatment […]
Meet Mirela Stefanescu: Race Director of the First Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5K
This fall, Vogelzang Law will present the first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice 5k. Proceeds from the 2018 race will benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF). We spoke with Race Director Mirela Stefanescu of Vogelzang Law about the upcoming race and her motivation. What brought you to Vogelzang Law and what attracted you […]
Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang Discusses Developments in Mesothelioma Treatment
Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang, long respected for his groundbreaking work in mesothelioma treatment, was inducted to the Giants of Cancer Care® in a special ceremony at Adler Planetarium on May 31. This honor comes as recognition of Dr. Vogelzang’s revolutionary research and success treating genitourinary cancers including bladder and kidney cancer. The award celebrates leaders in […]
Giants of Cancer Care Induction Interview w/ Dr. Vogelzang, MD, FASCO, FACP
A world-renowned oncologist, Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang, speaks about what the Giants of Cancer Care 2018 induction means to him, the next step in his career trajectory, and what excites him about the future of oncology. Event Details: Field of Inductees: OncologyLocation: Adler Planetarium in Chicago, ILDate: 5/31/2018 This year’s Giants of Cancer Care® inductees are:
ADAO Conference Raises Awareness in Washington, D.C.
From April 13-15, the 2018 Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s 14th annual conference put asbestos education first in Washington, D.C. The conference welcomed over 100 medical, academic and occupational experts, asbestos victims, and supporters of the ADAO from nine countries. Since 2005, ADAO’s annual conference has unified specialists, policymakers, unions, and those currently fighting the disease […]
Reflecting on Our Recent Victories
Thoughts from Lead Counsel, Nicholas Vogelzang With summer fast approaching, we are celebrating two major victories for families we represent that were wrapped up in April. Together, our associate attorneys and team of legal staff successfully advocated on behalf of two mesothelioma patients, Roger Nelson and Zadick Eskenazi, securing much-deserved justice for the two men […]
Common Talc Products Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
WHAT IS TALC? Talcum powder, commonly known as talc, is a familiar substance in most households; the white, powdery mineral known as the softest material on Earth is most commonly associated with baby powder. For many, the smell recalls cleanliness, childhood, and hygiene. The mineral’s ability to absorb large amounts of moisture makes talc is […]
First Ever Mesothelioma Race For Justice in Illinois
Chicago, IL (April 2, 2018) – Vogelzang Law, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing victims of mesothelioma throughout the US, will host its first Annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice on September 22, 2018, in tribute to National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. The 5K race will be held at the Lake County Forest Preserve […]
Asbestos-caused Cancer Blindsides Family
Christian F. Hagn, Jr. from Chicago wishes he had known more about asbestos before he abruptly lost his 66-year-old father, Christian A. Hagn, Sr. (1938-2004), to mesothelioma. “My dad got exposed on the job. I hope I wasn’t exposed, too,” said Christian, Jr. “Companies know that asbestos is killing people, but they keep it on […]
History of Asbestos Manufacturing: From Discovery to Global Bans
Manufacturers and factory owners have known the dangers of exposure since the early 1900s, but the asbestos industry continues to flourish more than a century later. A long history of cover-ups, widespread industrial use of the fiber, and corporate lobbying has kept asbestos-containing products on the market in the United States despite global recognition of […]