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Could radiation treatments for breast cancer cause scar tissue in the lungs?

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Yes: This was a more common occurrence before modern tangential fields that avoid the lung. However, if the lung receives significant radiation, then pulmonary fibrosis can develop.

Dr Rosen and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2020

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