Leicester leads two groundbreaking trials into treatments for asbestos-related cancer

University of Leicester researchers are leading two major trials into treatments for a type of cancer which affects those exposed to asbestos. Professor Dean Fennell, of the University's Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine, is leading two groundbreaking trials into mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer strongly linked with exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma most commonly starts in the inner lining of the chest wall, causing it to thicken, reducing lung capacity - which in turn puts a strain on other organs including the heart...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Asbestos / Mesothelioma Source Type: news