Lung sparing surgery for pleural mesothelioma
There are a number of treatments available for pleural mesothelioma including radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. For patients who opt for surgery, there are a few different surgeries they can choose, although it may be dictated by the size and location of their tumour(s). Pleurectomy/decortication A common surgery for pleural mesothelioma is a pleurectomy or decortication. […]
Smartphone app for mesothelioma patients
This year, the world has been turned on its head and thanks to technology, we have been able to keep in contact with family, get groceries delivered to our front doors and continue working hard for our clients whilst keeping safe at home. The medical community has also been taking advantage of technology, doing appointments […]
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme annual review
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) was launched in 2014 to provide compensation for people diagnosed with mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos at work, who are unable to pursue a claim against their employer. To be eligible for the scheme applicants need to: Have been diagnosed with diffuse mesothelioma on or after 25th July […]
Mesothelioma in children
When we think of mesothelioma we often think of it as an old man’s disease. Indeed, due to the occupations that caused exposure to asbestos, it tended to affect men and many were not diagnosed with the cancer until they were in the 60s. However, times have changed and we are seeing more women being […]
Statutory Bereavement Damages Extended to Cohabiting Partners
The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (Remedial) Order 2020 (“the Order”) came into force on 6 October 2020. It extended the eligibility for bereavement damages under section 1A of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (“the Act”) to cohabiting partners, provided that such partners are able to satisfy the same criteria they currently have to satisfy to […]