In this interview Florence (pictured above, left), 32, talks about her dad’s mesothelioma and how this inspired her to raise over £4,000. She also discusses how taking part in Fitness February gave her an outlet and helped her feel like she was doing something...
Robert’s story Robert is a consulting engineer in the building services industry. This role sees him working alongside architects and structural engineers in the design, planning and renewal of buildings. Part of his work involves overseeing the safe removal of...
Rodgers family A social worker, with no known asbestos exposure, Tony was only 60 when he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. Fit and active, walking his labradors miles every day, his diagnosis took him and his family by complete surprise. He died 4.5 years...
Helen’s story Helen turned 40 last year. She’s married to Mark and between them they have three daughters aged between 10, 14 and 17. She qualified as a nurse in 2004 before becoming an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). Her career has involved both intensive...
In this interview Rachel tells us about her role as Events Officer, and the happiness she felt being able to contribute to the first in-person Patient and Carer Day since Covid. What did you do before joining Mesothelioma UK? “I did my degree in Events...
Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist, Louise, talks about how her varied nursing career led her to focusing on caring for people with mesothelioma, as well as her work with Professor Dean Fennel at the Leicester Clinical Trials Unit. Did you always want to be a...
