Established in 1997, The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund is the UK’s first and largest independent mesothelioma charity. We have raised more than £1.5 million, the majority of which being spent on quality research into the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma and the care of people with the disease.
Our charity is named after June Hancock; she successfully sued the asbestos factory owners whose negligence claimed her life. Alan Bennett grew up near June in Armley and has paid tribute to her courage.
“Those of the calibre of June Hancock are heroes.” – Alan Bennett
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Donate by text
Text JHMR00 £2/£5/£10 to 70070
to donate now. eg JHMR00 £5
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Join us for Action Mesothelioma Day 2021
22 June 2021Join us for our Action Mesothelioma Day 2021, when you’ll be able to ‘Meet the Reseachers’ in our online event. Find out how to register.

Immunotherapy improves survival for people with relapsed mesothelioma
01 March 2021The Cancer Research UK trial found that the immunotherapy drug nivolumab increased survival and made the disease more stable.