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How tiny gold tubes could help tackle asbestos related cancers
Researchers say minute gold tubes could be used to treat mesothelioma – a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos…
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Lorry-load of asbestos dumped on Dumfriesshire farm
Due to the hazardous nature of the material, the incident was raised as a matter of urgency with local and national agencies …
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New project to support asbestos cancer patients in Wales
A new project has been launched to provide support to asbestos-related cancer patients in Wales, funded by Mesothelioma UK …
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Family appeal for help after ex power station worker from asbestos exposure
Appeals from lawyers Irwin Mitchell to former workmates for help in establishing how he was exposed to the asbestos that claimed his life. ..
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Asbestos risk awareness should be part of NHS staff training, new study recommends
Awareness of asbestos risk and the possibility of a mesothelioma diagnosis should be added to the mandatory training for new NHS staff, given that asbestos is present in many hospital buildings, a report has recommended….
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Fine old men go for a (very) long walk in aid of Newcastle cancer unit
This week, our friend John Caine and several old mates, colleagues and running buddies, depart for the base of the Pyrenees, to kick off their charity hike the famous Camino de Santiago…
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Compensation scheme announced for asbestos mesothelioma victims in Jersey
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme is a one-off payment from Jersey’s government and will be introduced in October…
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Asbestos cancer mesothelioma deaths at record high in the South West
New data from the HSE shows mesothelioma has caused the deaths of 154 people in Cornwall between 2013 and 2017…
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