Action Meso Day 2024 – What we learnt
Last week we wrote about Action Meso Day, a day marked every year on the first Friday of July to raise awareness of mesothelioma and the dangers of asbestos and to remember those who have lost their life to the disease. This year, we attended the Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group (CAVSG) event which was […]
5th July 2024 – Action Meso Day
Every year, the first Friday of July marks Action Meso Day. This national day is dedicated to increasing awareness about asbestos and mesothelioma, honouring those who have lost their lives to the disease, supporting those currently affected and raising funds for research into mesothelioma treatments. Understanding Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is an uncommon and aggressive cancer primarily […]
Is pleural thickening permanent?
Pleural thickening refers to the scarring or fibrosis of the pleura, the thin membrane surrounding the lungs. There are various causes of pleural thickening, including infections, inflammatory diseases, and exposure to asbestos. Understanding pleural thickening The pleura consists of two layers: the visceral pleura, which covers the lungs, and the parietal pleura, lining the chest […]
Love Your Lungs Week – 21st to 27th June
Each year, the respiratory health community comes together for Love Your Lungs Week, a campaign started by The British Lung Foundation which is now known as Asthma + Lung UK. This is a week dedicated to promoting lung health and raising awareness about various lung diseases. As you can imagine, this is an important week […]
We are delighted to have sponsored Professor Nick Maskell in his quest to raise awareness and money for Mesothelioma UK
On the 27th April 2024, Nick Maskell, a Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Bristol University and Consultant Pleural Physician at North Bristol NHS Trust and friend of Oliver & Co Solicitors, successfully reached the finish line after 105 miles of cycling and 2.5km of vertical height! This was achieved on the background of his fractured […]