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Can a previous tb scar cause lung cancer even if non-smoker?
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Cannot say no: While there have been studies associating an increased risk of certain lung cancers in people with a history of tuberculosis, there is no proof that the infection causes cancer. Correlation is not the same as causation. So i can't say no, but i can't say yes either!
Answered 5/19/2017
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