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A new era of understanding – why early diagnosis can bring hope for mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is currently incurable and kills quickly. With Professor Fennell’s ground-breaking work, we’re close to finding treatments that could give people significantly more time with their loved ones. Here he tells us all about it.
11th September 2025
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