What kind of cancer is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining that covers the outer surface of a number of the body’s organs. Where can mesothelioma be found? The most common type of mesothelioma is found in the lungs, where the cancer develops in the lining, called the pleura. This is called pleural mesothelioma. The second most common […]
Director jailed for asbestos failings
A company director has recently been jailed and another director given a suspended sentence for failing to protect workers from asbestos. Stephen Davies and Neil Bolton had set up a company, Cavendish Winchester Ltd, to work on the refurbishment of Winnall Close in Winchester, turning it from a commercial unit into student accommodation in late […]
Can pleural thickening be cured?
Pleural thickening is a lung disease that develops when the lining of the lung, the pleura, becomes thicker and harder over time due to scar tissue. Causes of pleural thickening Pleural thickening can be caused by a number of things including infection, pneumonia, inflammation, chest injury and asbestos. The location of pleural thickening can be […]
Mesothelioma treatment study has positive results
Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London have conducted a study on a treatment for mesothelioma that has increased survival time by 1.6 months. The study, led by Professor Peter Szlosarek, included 249 pleural mesothelioma patients who all received chemotherapy treatment every three weeks, for up to six cycles. In addition to the chemotherapy, […]
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2024
The 28th of April is International Workers’ Memorial Day. This is an extremely important day to us, and we observe the day each year. Remember the dead, Fight for the living The day is summarised by the strapline ‘Remember the dead, Fight for the living’ and is a time to remember people who have died […]