Posts Tagged ‘mesothelioma’
Marian’s story: the impact of mesothelioma on my mental health
Marian, a former social worker who lives in Birmingham, shares her thoughts and feelings about being diagnosed with mesothelioma. In October last year my life changed. A brief telephone call, from one of the medical registrars from the Hospital where I had undergone investigation, told me that I had a rare form of cancer and there was…
Read MoreLearning about Mesothelioma wasn’t what I meant when I decided to learn something new
Retired West Midlands teacher Bev found herself learning new lessons when she was diagnosed with mesothelioma My professional life was spent teaching. Three decades to be exact. On retiring, my aim was to become the pupil. Nothing highbrow; tips on how to improve my golf swing and some cultural toe-dipping in far flung places. There was little time…
Read MoreHelp Mesothelioma UK set priorities for its research
The Mesothelioma UK Research Centre team at the University of Sheffield is seeking the views of people living with mesothelioma and their family members or close friends, (including bereaved carers). They are also keen to hear from people who are treating, caring and supporting people with mesothelioma. This includes clinicians, academics, lawyers, asbestos support group…
Read MoreHow your gender affects your experience of mesothelioma
Working with Sheffield Univeristy and HASAG Asbestos Disease Support, the asbestos support group for London and the South-east, the charity Mesothelioma UK has published a new study of the ways your gender can affect your experience of mesothelioma. Differences in the work people have done Mesothelioma is often diagnosed after a person has retired, and…
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