Asbestos-related lung diseases are a group of conditions that can develop after exposure to asbestos fibres.
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. Early stage lung cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms, but it requires treatment.
Late stage lung cancer is the most advanced lung cancer and occurs when the disease has spread beyond the lungs to other areas of the body.
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer that is typically caused by exposure to asbestos fibres. Early detection is key for effective treatment.
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common form of lung cancer, accounting for approximately 85% of all lung cancer cases.
Pleural effusion refers to the excessive build-up of fluid between the layers of the pleura and the outside of your lungs.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a group of chronic lung diseases caused by progressive scarring of the lung tissue. It impacts the connecting tissue in your lungs.
Small cell lung cancer occurs when healthy cells in the lungs become cancerous and begin to multiply quickly.
Thymic cancer is rare, but it can occur and requires early diagnosis and treatment.
Thymomas are a type of thymic cancer that causes tumours to develop in your thymus gland (a gland between your lungs and behind your breastbone).
