I would like to start a support group. In fact I was happy to find your site, because I would like to create a page in honor of my mother. I just purchased a new computer, and I have big plans for it. I also would like others to know about all the needless pain and suffering . After my mother's death I sort of closed the door on an illness that I didn't know much about. But things are different now. I know more. I know how to find out more - thanks to the internet. And I am very angry. - AND AFRAID. One last thing - thank you for the advice on the xrays. I had mine taken about two weeks ago, and it looks normal. Additionally I am having a pulmonary function test this week. Thanks again for sharing your story with the rest of us - Darlene 5th; February,2000, Deidre, I apologise for not getting back with you, But I have had a most difficult week. Last Friday my oldest brother's xrays revealed asbestos damage - both in the lungs and in the lining. Yesterday, I had my pulmonary function tests, and I scored horribly low on the lung diffusion section. The person that gave me the test told me that it was a very strong indicator of asbestos exposure / damaged lungs. In fact. she told me that it was the most important test. And then, somehow, I managed to fail it. Anyway, I