Specialist Mesothelioma Nurse appointed in East Midlands
Mesothelioma UK has appointed a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the East Midlands. Mesothelioma UK is a charity that funds services supporting the NHS, along with projects and research into the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. New Clinical Nurse Specialist Louise Nelson is the latest Clinical Nurse Specialist to be appointed by Mesothelioma UK. She will be based […]
Sheffield centre for mesothelioma research
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease most commonly affects the lungs or abdomen, due to asbestos fibres being inhaled or ingested. Sadly, although treatments for mesothelioma have been developing and improving in recent years, there is no known cure for the cancer. University of Sheffield A big step forward for […]
Mesothelioma in children
When we think of mesothelioma we often think of it as an old man’s disease. Indeed, due to the occupations that caused exposure to asbestos, it tended to affect men and many were not diagnosed with the cancer until they were in the 60s. However, times have changed and we are seeing more women being […]
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme annual review
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) was launched in 2014 to provide compensation for people diagnosed with mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos at work, who are unable to pursue a claim against their employer. To be eligible for the scheme applicants need to: Have been diagnosed with diffuse mesothelioma on or after 25th July […]
Smartphone app for mesothelioma patients
This year, the world has been turned on its head and thanks to technology, we have been able to keep in contact with family, get groceries delivered to our front doors and continue working hard for our clients whilst keeping safe at home. The medical community has also been taking advantage of technology, doing appointments […]