Lung transplantation

Information for the public

Your specialist doctor and a specialist lung nurse should discuss lung transplantation with you within 6 months of you being diagnosed, unless it is not suitable for you. If you wish, you should be able to invite your family and carers to join these discussions.

If lung transplantation may be suitable for you and you would like to explore the possibility further after talking to the doctor and nurse, your specialist doctor should contact the transplant centre.

Questions you might like to ask

Can you explain why a lung transplant is not a suitable treatment for me?
What are the risks and benefits of lung transplantation?
When will I hear back about my transplant centre referral?