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Category: Cancer

Dedicated mesothelioma research centre launched at the University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is set to lead the way in pioneering patient-led mesothelioma research after being specially selected to launch the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre - Sheffield (MURC-S)

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Posted on 3rd December 202011th January 2021 Categories Cancer, Education Tags Clinical, Mesothelioma UK, MURC, Research, Scharr, Sheffield

How tiny gold tubes could help tackle asbestos related cancers

Researchers say minute gold tubes could be used to treat mesothelioma – a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos...

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Posted on 29th October 202020th November 2020 Categories Asbestos, Cancer Tags Mesothelioma, Science

Lorry-load of asbestos dumped on Dumfriesshire farm

Due to the hazardous nature of the material, the incident was raised as a matter of urgency with local and national agencies ...

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Posted on 23rd October 202023rd October 2020 Categories Asbestos, Asbestos Management, Cancer, Safety Tags Dumping, Fly tipping, HazMat

New project to support asbestos cancer patients in Wales

A new project has been launched to provide support to asbestos-related cancer patients in Wales, funded by Mesothelioma UK ...

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Posted on 8th October 202023rd October 2020 Categories Asbestos, Cancer, Wales Tags Burdett Trust For Nursing, Charities, Mesothelioma UK

Family appeal for help after ex power station worker from asbestos exposure

Appeals from lawyers Irwin Mitchell to former workmates for help in establishing how he was exposed to the asbestos that claimed his life. ..

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Posted on 28th September 20208th October 2020 Categories Cancer, Legal Tags Irwin Mitchell

Asbestos risk awareness should be part of NHS staff training, new study recommends

Awareness of asbestos risk and the possibility of a mesothelioma diagnosis should be added to the mandatory training for new NHS staff, given that asbestos is present in many hospital buildings, a report has recommended....

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Posted on 25th September 20209th October 2020 Categories Asbestos Management, Cancer, Healthcare Tags asbestos awareness

Fine old men go for a (very) long walk in aid of Newcastle cancer unit

This week, our friend John Caine and several old mates, colleagues and running buddies, depart for the base of the Pyrenees, to kick off their charity hike the famous Camino de Santiago...

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Posted on 11th September 201912th September 2019 Categories Cancer, Uncategorised

Compensation scheme announced for asbestos mesothelioma victims in Jersey

The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme is a one-off payment from Jersey's government and will be introduced in October...

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Posted on 13th August 201913th August 2019 Categories Asbestos, Cancer, Uncategorised Tags Families, Jersery, meso, Mesothelioma

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