Over the last few decades, research into asbestos has shown us just how insidious and dangerous it can be. Asbestos has destroyed families, and adversely affected the lives of many people. When people think of asbestos related illnesses, pleural effusion is one of the lesser known complications. Whilst straightforward to treat on its own, it…
Asbestos and Pleural Thickening
Pleural thickening can occur as a result of being exposed to asbestos over an extended period of time. Its symptoms and occurrence (can be both) is benign (and malignant), (so) but it is vital that you are aware of Pleural Thickening and its effects; especially if you have been exposed to asbestos in the past.…
Pleural Plaques
The Facts Pleural plaques are described as discrete localised areas of fibrosis which can be found in the lining of the inner chest wall and are caused by exposure to asbestos. Often referred to as ‘lung scarring’ and ‘thickening of the linings of the lung’ they represent the most common of all asbestos-related conditions for…
Mesothelioma Cancer
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer associated to asbestos exposure which develops mainly in the lining of the lungs [pleural mesothelioma] and less commonly in the lining of the tummy [peritoneal mesothelioma]. In extremely rare cases it can be found within the linings of the heart [pericardial mesothelioma] and within the lining of the testicle [testicular…
Drive to detecting lung cancer early in Scotland and England
In a bid to enable early diagnoses of lung cancer NHS England recently announced plans to fund and roll out portable CT scanners throughout the country in an effort to provide early intervention and treatment. It is widely recognised that treatment and survival rates can be improved if cancer is detected at a more treatable…
Helping You Breathe Easy
THE Scottish Asbestos Helpline offer FREE no obligation help and support on a range of asbestos related health issues to those who have worked with or around asbestos materials and believe their health could be affected. Our expertise is in Scotland where your legal team is proud to have served and supported workers and their…
LATEST NEWS – September 2017
The Scottish Asbestos Helpline proudly announced Cancer Support Scotland as their nominated charity which they celebrated with the…
LATEST NEWS – MAY 2017
The Scottish Asbestos Helpline attended and supported a fund raising charity dinner on 12th May 2017, which raised £35,000 in support of asbestos victims and their families
LATEST NEWS – APRIL 2017
Asbestos in crumbling Scottish schools raises concern of future harm to children.
LATEST NEWS – MARCH 2017
Stirling Council admits breaching Health and Safety Regulations and receives heavy fine for putting workers health at risk.