Gary,

May be a small blessing in that you do not have lung cancer, which is the usual result of asbestos in the lungs.

I have lost 3 friends to asbestos caused lung cancer.
But - they all smoked, were welders and worked on heavy equipment with lots of asbestos in brake linings and clutches.

Makes me very sad to think you must give up your entertaining as it is a big part of your life, but hopefully you can still have more good years with your family.

Bill G