Welcome to the new Mesothelioma UK Research Centre blog. We aim to include contributions and stories from a wide range of perspectives including people living with mesothelioma, carers, researchers, health professionals and others with an interest in mesothelioma.
We hope you will find it interesting and insightful, and if you have suggestions for a topic you would like to see covered please let us know!
The Mesothelioma UK Research Centre at The University of Sheffield is funded by the charity Mesothelioma UK. We conduct a portfolio of robust and rigorous research with a reputation for excellence, to benefit the care of people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families.
Research Associate, Benjamin Lond writes about his PhD exploring the personal stories, challenges, and ways of living with mesothelioma as a younger person; including the difficulties around diagnosis, longer-term psychological impacts, and everyday coping strategies.