Mesothelioma chemoresistance
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The cancer affects the lining of organs and is most commonly found on the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) and the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). Mesothelioma is a notoriously difficult cancer to treat and whilst there are treatment options, there is currently […]
Actress passed away due to mesothelioma
Australian singer and actress, Trisha Noble, sadly passed away on 23rd January following an 18 month fight against the asbestos related cancer, mesothelioma. Trisha had hits in the 1960s along with a varied film career including a role in two of the Star Wars prequel films and roles on stage. Whilst it has been reported […]
30 years of APIL
In 1990 the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) was founded. It is a not for profit campaign organisation that fights of the rights of injured people. Changes to personal injury law Over the last 30 years, personal injury law has changed drastically. Initially, injured people would apply for Legal Aid to pursue claims, this […]
Specialist Mesothelioma Nurse appointed in East Midlands
Mesothelioma UK has appointed a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the East Midlands. Mesothelioma UK is a charity that funds services supporting the NHS, along with projects and research into the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. New Clinical Nurse Specialist Louise Nelson is the latest Clinical Nurse Specialist to be appointed by Mesothelioma UK. She will be based […]
Gold nanotubes – the next weapon in the fight against mesothelioma?
A recent study, funded by the British Lung Foundation, has seen a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and the University of Leeds which may have discovered a new treatment for the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Mesothelioma affects the linings of the body’s organs, most commonly the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). It […]