5th May 2024

A 57-year-old woman, with a history of working in the asbestos industry, presents with worsening dyspnoea and a persistent cough.

A 57-year-old woman, with a history of working in the asbestos industry, presents with worsening dyspnoea and a persistent cough. She is a non-smoker. Her oxygen saturation is 90%).  Her chest X-ray reveals pleural thickening consistent with asbestos-related lung disease.

What is the most appropriate next step in her management?