Balloons fly for asbestos group
Balloons fly for asbestos group Published on 27/02/2006
WIDOWS of shipyard workers who died from the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma watched as dozens of balloons soared heavenwards to launch a new support group today.Barrow Asbestos Related Disease Support (BARDS) will hold monthly sessions to help victims of asbestos-related diseases and their families. Dr Helen Clayson, clinical director of St Mary’s Hospice, has conducted a study into asbestos related diseases in Furness.Launching the group, she said: “Barrow has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in men in England per head of population, so it is the most risky place because of the shipyard.“We are looking forward to providing a comprehensive service for victims and relatives in the near future.”Today’s ceremony took place outside the new St Mary’s Hospice Day Centre in Hartington Street, which opens soon.
WIDOWS of shipyard workers who died from the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma watched as dozens of balloons soared heavenwards to launch a new support group today.Barrow Asbestos Related Disease Support (BARDS) will hold monthly sessions to help victims of asbestos-related diseases and their families. Dr Helen Clayson, clinical director of St Mary’s Hospice, has conducted a study into asbestos related diseases in Furness.Launching the group, she said: “Barrow has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in men in England per head of population, so it is the most risky place because of the shipyard.“We are looking forward to providing a comprehensive service for victims and relatives in the near future.”Today’s ceremony took place outside the new St Mary’s Hospice Day Centre in Hartington Street, which opens soon.
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