Mesothelioma study shows progression free survival
Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma often face a difficult decision, should they undergo treatment and possibly suffer side effects and hopefully have longer with their loved ones, or elect to receive palliative treatment? A study out of Madrid’s 12 de Octubre University Hospital has been looking at a new potential first-line treatment, ONCOS-102 and the results […]
Firefighters in Cornwall decontaminate after hazardous fire
On 12th May fire crews were dispatched to an out of control, unattended bonfire in Lower Ossington, Cornwall. Decontamination required After the event, a spokesperson from Cornwall Fire and Rescue said, “Due to what was being burnt on the fire, crews then had to decontaminate on scene. Asbestos was found to be within the fire. […]
Asbestos in jewellery
The most common places you will find asbestos are in lagging around pipes and boilers, in fire doors or in attic as insulation. Somewhere you might not expect to find asbestos is in your jewellery box. Gemstones can contain asbestos There are certain gemstones that may contain asbestos. These include: Tiger’s eye Mesolite Silkstone Hessonite […]
Study questions mesothelioma chemotherapy
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is chemotherapy treatment given to cancer patients before they have surgery. For mesothelioma patients, the surgery is often aggressive, in an effort to remove all cancer. A study recently conducted by Duke University Medical Center has looked at the survival benefit for neoadjuvant chemotherapy as treatment for pleural mesothelioma. The findings suggest that […]
Park renovation delayed due to asbestos
Vauxhall Park is an award-winning park in South London. It covers 8.5 acres and was opened in 1890. The park is run by Lambeth Council and is currently undergoing a £1.4 million renovation. The renovations, which started in September 2019, have unfortunately been hit by delays following the discovery of asbestos in the children’s play […]