Durvalumab immunotherapy for mesothelioma
A recent study conducted by researchers at John Hopkins has looked at the immunotherapy drug, durvalumab and how it could be used to treat inoperable pleural mesothelioma. What is immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a biological therapy that uses the body’s immune system to treat cancer. In some cases, the treatment aims to cause a reaction in […]
Gender differences in pleural mesothelioma
Mesothelioma and other asbestos conditions tend to be seen as illnesses that affect men. This is because the nature of the work which resulted in people being exposed to asbestos was mostly manual, historically carried out by men. Males are therefore, more likely to be exposed to high levels of asbestos and so more likely […]
Pier owners fined for asbestos failings
The owners of the South Pier in Blackpool have been reprimanded for breaching the Asbestos Regulations whilst carrying out refurbishment works in 2018. Refurbishment work involved removal of asbestos An arcade on the pier was lined with asbestos which needed to be removed by a specialist, licensed company. The owners began with good intentions, obtaining […]
Always instruct a specialist asbestos disease solicitor
There is a common misconception that solicitors can do every type of law and you can use the same solicitor for all your legal needs. Although there are some solicitors who dabble in a few areas of law, it is impossible for one solicitor to be an expert in every type of law. This is […]
How to treat pleural effusions in mesothelioma patients
Pleural effusions are a common symptom of pleural mesothelioma. What is a pleural effusion? When fluid builds up in the pleural cavity, the space between the inside of the ribcage and the lining of the lungs, this is called a pleural effusion. Pleural effusions can cause shortness of breath, sharp pains in the chest and […]