Articles in ‘Mesothelioma’ Category

Ian McDougall has lived and worked in Oxfordshire his whole life. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for W E Chivers & Sons, Kier Ltd and Amey Engineering throughout the 1960s and…

Mr L become unwell following the sad passing of his wife, who had been his lifelong companion. He experienced symptoms such as breathlessness and began choking. Mr L was admitted to hospital after calling…

We went to see Martyn and Yvonne after Martyn was diagnosed with mesothelioma, following some investigations into his cough and shortness of breath. He told us that he had worked for Young Austen &…

Ronald Holdsworth was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma following a rapid onset of symptoms, including breathlessness, coughing, and abdominal discomfort. Tragically, Ronald’s condition deteriorated quickly, and he passed away just two months after his diagnosis….

Lauren has been a member of our Industrial Diseases team since August 2018, having previously worked in our Residential Property team. Outside of work she enjoys dance, sewing and knitting.

This article has been co-written by David Hildebrand and Helen Childs Despite huge advances in medical treatment, mesothelioma is still an aggressive and incurable asbestos-related cancer. However, in recent years we are increasingly questioning…