Newly Diagnosed with Asbestosis

If you have been newly diagnosed with asbestosis, you may have a lot of questions. In addition to partnering with your healthcare team, the steps below can help you better understand and manage your diagnosis.

Step 1: Learn More

• Learn more about how asbestosis impacts your lungs, treatment options and how to best manage your disease.

Step 2: Take Care of Yourself

• Receiving a diagnosis can be hard. Visit the Patient & Caregiver Network Wellness Hub to find support through practical resources and tools to help navigate your journey.
• You will want to stay up-to-date on vaccinations that your healthcare provider recommends.

Step 3: Connect with Others

No person facing chronic lung disease should go through it alone. There are online and in-person support groups available. Finding a support group early in your journey will provide you with more opportunities to get information about your disease, empower you to better manage your disease and give you the support you need.

• Better Breathers Clubs (in-person and virtual support groups)
• Patient & Caregiver Network (online support network)
• Living With Lung Disease (online peer support community)