Where Do I Go From Here?

After diagnosis, it is important to understand your treatment options. Your doctor will provide you with information on the treatments that are available to you. Medical monitoring is extremely important, for there is an increased risk of malignancy. Periodic chest x-rays will allow your doctor to observe whether any radiologic changes are taking place.

It is also important to know about your legal rights. If you have asbestosis, or any other asbestos-related disease, you were exposed to asbestos. Many of the manufacturers of asbestos insulation products knew for decades that asbestos was hazardous, yet made a business decision not to warn people of those hazards. As a result, you may have a right of recovery against those manufacturers, which can help defray the costs of treatment and provide compensation for your pain and suffering.

For information on the legal implications of asbestosis and other asbestos-related diseases, please visit our Know Your Rights section.

For general information on available treatments, please visit our Treatment Options section. In addition, the Boston area is home to some of the world's finest hospitals and doctors who specialize in treating asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma and similar asbestos-related diseases. Our Articles and Resources page contains links to help you learn more about and contact some of those facilities and doctors.

*To learn more about your legal rights and your right to compensation click here.