Coronavirus and asbestos-related diseases
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness which primarily affects a person’s lungs and airways. As a result, the effects of the virus can put certain people at a greater risk of complications, including patients with pre-existing lung conditions such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Furthermore, the effects of cancer treatment can weaken the immune system, […]
Earlier mesothelioma detection with liquid biopsy
A biotechnology company in Canada has been working on a new test for mesothelioma which could provide earlier detection of the disease. Detection at earliest stage Cellular Analytics have been developing a liquid biopsy test called CytoFind. Working with mesothelioma research specialist, Dr Marc de Perrot, they hope to capture mesothelial precursor cells and allow […]
No Smoking Day 2020
Today is the national No Smoking Day, a campaign which was started in 1984 by the British Heart Foundation, with an aim to encourage people to stop smoking and raise awareness of its health implications. Health risks of smoking According to the NHS, around 78,000 people in the UK die every year from the health […]
Positive results in Keytruda immunotherapy treatment for advanced mesothelioma
At Asbestos Justice, we are regularly recovering substantial sums of compensation to cover our mesothelioma clients’ ongoing private medical treatment, including for immunotherapy treatment such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and a case study discussed by Italian doctors offers further hope for others who suffer with the incurable asbestos-related cancer. Young patient The case involved a 45 […]
Owner of demolition firm given suspended sentence
The owner of BSN Demolition has received a suspended sentence after failing to adhere to Asbestos Regulations when carrying out demolition works. Breach of Asbestos Regulations The work involved the demolition of a former pig shed. The shed had asbestos containing materials in it and the company owner, Barry Patchett, failed to remove the materials […]