Charity gig raised over £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Following the success of our charity gig in February this year, we decided to put another one on to try and raise more much-needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We regularly speak to clients who are suffering with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer who have received assistance and support from Macmillan. The charity provides advice, […]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is lung cancer awareness month. The campaign is now in its eighth year and aims to encourage people to see their doctor if they are suffering with potential symptoms of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the biggest cause of cancer deaths in the UK. Almost 35,000 people each year die from lung cancer. As […]
Revolutionary ‘Smart Shirt’ monitors lung conditions
Technology has been developed to allow people to monitor their lung condition remotely. It comes in the form of a smart shirt worn by the patient which records lung activity. A recent trial has found it to be just as accurate at recording lung activity as conventional methods carried out at hospital. How it works […]
New study suggests music may offer relief from mesothelioma pain
A recent study has shown that listening to music can help to relieve mesothelioma pain and lethargy. The European Journal of Cancer Care describes the experiment and how the effects of listening to music can improve the pain, apprehension and fatigue associated with cancer. Results have shown that patients, began to improve and feel better, […]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Thursday, 26th September 2019 marks the 16th annual Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Set up in 2004 by Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation community members, the day aims to raise awareness of mesothelioma and help raise funds for research into the disease. Show your support There are many ways you can show your support for Mesothelioma Awareness Day: […]