A member asked:

Ca tb scars cause lung cancer even if non- smoker?

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Yes, but very rarely: Quit worrying about it. Otherwise you will become a hypochondriac very soon.

Answered 1/9/2014

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Rarely: Scar carcinoma can occur, but is extremely rare and more often talked about than actually seen.

Answered 1/11/2014

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