Where Do I Go From Here?

After diagnosis, it is important to understand your treatment options. Your doctor or oncologist will provide you with information on the treatments that are available to you.

It is also important to know about your legal rights. If you have an asbestos-related lung cancer, or any other asbestos-related disease, you were most likely 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 asbestos-related lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, please visit our Know Your Rights section.

For general information on available treatments and protocols, 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 lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis 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.