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The Mesothelioma UK Research Centre – one year on
Since the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre (Sheffield) (MURC) was established in July 2020, the first of its kind research facility has made great...
New Information Officer appointed to support patients
Joelle Kirby has been appointed as Mesothelioma UK’s Senior Information Officer, joining the operations team at the national charity’s...
Mesothelioma UK wins £1,000 Movement for Good award
Mesothelioma UK has won a £1,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, thanks to nominations from the public. The charity is...
Anonymous donation boosts memorial fundraising
Mesothelioma UK – Supporting our Armed Forces has received a generous anonymous donation to the value of £15,000 to help create a new memorial. The...
New trial – MESO-PRIME
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust sponsored study, MESO-PRIME: Pembrolizumab and Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy in patients with...
Cannabis medicine
Mesothelioma UK has been asked on a number of occasions about the benefits of cannabis medicine for people living with mesothelioma. Whilst there is...
Cancer 52 patient survey
Cancer 52, an alliance of over 90 organisations, united in improving the future for everyone affected by rare and less common cancers, has published...
Mesothelioma Golf Challenge
Former South African international cricketer, Claude Henderson, is hosting a corporate golf challenge and donating £30,000 to Mesothelioma UK. The...
New Clinical Nurse Specialist appointed to support asbestos-related cancer patients in Hull
Ian Collins has been appointed as Mesothelioma UK’s Clinical Nurse Specialist for Hull and will be based at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals...
Clinical Trials App Launched
Mesothelioma UK has launched a mobile app to provide mesothelioma patients and healthcare professionals with easy access to up-to-date information...