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National Nurses Week: A Day in the Life of a Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Nurse

National Nurses Week

It’s 8 a.m. in London, and there’s a brisk chill in the springtime air. Rachel Thomas, a lung cancer and mesothelioma clinical nurse specialist at Guy’s Hospital, is just pulling into the employee parking lot of the hospital where she has worked for the past 11 years. She gathers her things from the car and […]

Asbestos Still Prevalent in the U.S.

Companies That Have Exposed Their Employees to Asbestos

Just a few weeks ago, Walmart, CVS, and Rite Aid took Johnson and Johnson baby powder off their shelves due to the FDA finding sub-trace level of asbestos in it. Also occurring around that time – several Philadelphia schools found asbestos in their facilities and had to close down two schools. The hazardous material was […]

Chicago Wolves Score for Charity Update

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The team’s community impact continues to ripple outward as the Chicago Wolves near the end of an exciting 2018-2019 season. Vogelzang Law was proud to participate in this year’s Score For Charity, the Wolves initiative that aims to give back to charities in Chicago. This year, Vogelzang Law teamed up with Gage Quinney, who scored […]

Caylei Vogelzang To Receive ALA Outstanding Mothers Award

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On May 1, the American Lung Association will honor three women who are both mothers and leaders in their industries at the first-ever Chicago Outstanding Mother Awards. Vogelzang Law’s own Caylei Vogelzang will be honored at the ceremony for her work with both the law firm and Cancer Wellness. Mary Kay Bonoma, executive vice president […]

Mirela Stefanescu Receives Above and Beyond Award from Meso Foundation

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This year, Vogelzang Law was honored to attend the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma hosted by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. At the symposium this week, Vogelzang Law’s own Mirela Stefanescu received the Above and Beyond Award alongside other movers and shakers in the mesothelioma community. This award honors those who go “above and beyond” […]

Support for Cancer Caregivers

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WHO ARE CAREGIVERS? It can be extremely hard to face a mesothelioma diagnosis alone. Fortunately, many patients facing a cancer diagnosis can lean on their friends and family members. These supporters are able to provide emotional support as well as practical care during the treatment process. Supporters in this role are also known as caregivers, […]

American Lung Association Honors Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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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

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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 […]