Personalising treatment for an aggressive asbestos-linked cancer
A new clinical trial, led by researchers in Leicester, is investigating a new personalised treatment for patients with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, potentially giving them more time […]
Launch of International Mesothelioma Nurse Development Grant
Global organisations campaigning for the eradication of the asbestos hazard and support for the injured have come together to mount a new initiative: The International Mesothelioma Nurse Development Grant. The […]
Cancer expert receives £100,000 donation towards his vital work
A cancer expert who prolonged the life of the inspirational author and charity founder, Mick May, has received a £100,000 donation to help continue his ground breaking work. Professor Dean […]
Ceri-Anne Maggs joins Mesothelioma UK as second Clinical Nurse Specialist in Wales
Ceri-Anne Maggs has been appointed as the second Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist in Wales, based at the St Woolos Hospital in Newport, part of the Aneurin Bevan University Health […]
New hope for patients with aggressive asbestos-linked cancer as trial shows a targeted cancer treatment can improve survival
Researchers have shown for the first time that a drug that prevents cancer cells from repairing can control the growth of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer caused […]
New Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist appointed to support asbestos-related cancer patients in London
Sonya Moudart has been appointed as a Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust. In her new role, Sonya (pictured) will provide care […]
MDIG is a potential new target for developing a treatment for asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma
A six-month research project, supported by national charities, Mesothelioma UK and Erase Meso, has advanced new research into the diagnosis and treatment of the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Funded by Erase […]
First new treatment for deadly cancer in 15 years
Researchers from Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London have developed the first new treatment for mesothelioma in 15 years. Results from the phase 3 ATOMIC-meso clinical […]
Mesothelioma UK partners with North West Cancer Research to fund new research into asbestos-related cancer
Mesothelioma UK has partnered with North West Cancer Research to jointly fund a research study into new clinical treatments for the pleural form of asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Mesothelioma UK and […]
