Asbestos dumped in Chipping Norton
A large quantity of asbestos boards have been dumped near the entrance of a recycling site in Chipping Norton. Site closed as a precaution The material, dumped by fly tippers, caused West Oxfordshire District Council to close the recycling site at New Street as a precaution, until the site could be made safe again. This […]
Biomarkers distinguish between mesothelioma and lung cancer
The first step in fighting any cancer is to confirm the type of cancer you have. Every cancer is different, some are treatable, some are not, and they react differently to treatments, so it is vital a correct diagnosis is made. Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It affects the linings of […]
Delay to Guernsey asbestos compensation scheme stopped
State members in Guernsey have finally given the go-ahead for a compensation scheme for people with asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Scheme to start in 2021 The scheme was approved as long ago as November 2019 and was due to be rolled out next year. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a motion was put forward to […]
Best practices for pleural mesothelioma updated
In 2009 experts came together to set out guidelines for the management of malignant pleural mesothelioma. These were unchanged for over ten years but have now been updated. Task force A task force of experts in Europe was formed and included members from the European Respiratory Society (ERS), the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), […]
Mesothelioma chemotherapy and kidney damage
Following a diagnosis of mesothelioma, patients have to decide whether they want to have treatment and, if so, what treatment to have. Their decision will be based on the stage of their mesothelioma, their current health and personal preference. Chemotherapy is a common mesothelioma treatment and is often combined with radiotherapy and/or surgery. The decision […]