Asbestos cancer victims

Two fifths (40%) of patients and their carers affected by the asbestos related lung cancer, mesothelioma say that they have not been offered vital end of life care despite the terminal nature of the disease, a survey by the British Lung Foundation revealed last month.

The survey, published to mark Action Mesothelioma Day 28 February, also revealed that almost half (46%) were not offered any psychological support by health professionals about their needs and hopes for the future; and almost three-fifths (57%) had not being offered any professional support on the needs of their dependents.