What are the first signs and symptoms of mesothelioma?
3rd Dec 24 8:00 AM
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. We understand that this disease will have an impact on your life and the lives of those around you. If you have been exposed to asbestos in the past, whether through work or from secondary exposure from your...
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5 Risk factors for developing mesothelioma
26th Nov 24 9:00 AM
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused predominantly by inhalation of asbestos fibres. The main risk factor for developing mesothelioma is working in an occupation where there is a high risk of being exposed to asbestos, such as shipbuilding or heavy industry. Mesothelioma deaths have greatly increased in the UK since...
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Who is at risk of developing mesothelioma? – Infographic
22nd Nov 24 10:30 AM
Mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos dust and fibres, results in more than 2,500 deaths each year in the UK. Asbestos was used widely across the UK in industrial and domestic building materials, until a full ban was introduced in 1999. Those who worked in...
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How many stages of mesothelioma are there?
20th Nov 24 7:30 AM
Mesothelioma, a cancer caused predominantly by asbestos exposure, is not usually diagnosed until its later stages when symptoms start to present themselves. The stages of mesothelioma tumours are used to describe how far the cancer has spread and grown from where it first developed. This spread is known as metastasis...
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Mesothelioma signs and symptoms – Infographic
13th Nov 24 9:00 AM
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer, caused predominantly by inhalation of asbestos dust and fibres in a past work environment. Recognising and identifying the signs and symptoms of mesothelioma as early as possible can improve medical outcomes, possibly opening up treatment options for the patient. Below we have put together an...
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