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We are often asked the question, ‘What is Mesothelioma?’ Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the mesothelium, which is a thin membrane that lines the inner surface of the chest wall, where it is known as the pleura; the abdomen where it is known as the peritoneum; or the testicles. Pleural mesothelioma is […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 12, 2016
Asbestos waste dumped by flytippers on a Blackpool Street Last week, reports were circulating about a case of asbestos waste dumped by flytippers on a Blackpool Street. They dumped over 600kg of the hazardous material in a residential area. Blackpool Council had to come out to clear the blue bags away. Officials are now saying […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 11, 2016
Parents are urged to write to their schools to ask about asbestos Asbestos Campaigner and mesothelioma sufferer, Mavis Nye, is behind a new campaign where parents are urged to write to their schools to ask about asbestos. She has posted on the social network, LinkedIn, asking if people will consider writing a letter to their […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 10, 2016
Boy to shave his hair off for charity Mesothelioma UK A young boy called Lenny, aged 11, is shaving all his hair off in memory of a friend he had that died of the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma. Lenny has been growing his hair for the past 6 months now, and will have all of his […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 05, 2016
Demolition of asbestos ridden Radcliffe swimming baths finally begins The demolition of asbestos ridden Radcliffe swimming baths finally begins following months of set backs and spiralling costs. The baths closed for good in May 2016 as a result of very bad storm damage to the building, and following surveys on the building which revealed damage […]
Read the full article | Published Oct 04, 2016