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Is it possible for scar tissue on the lungs to become cancer?
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Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer of the lungs that is caused by asbestos exposure and it could, i suppose, be related to scar tissue. For the most part thou, i'm not sure that i know of another cancer that is related to lung scar tissue. I hope this helps.
Answered 2/4/2017
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It's possible: There is precedence for scar turning into cancer. On the skin, long-standing scars can develop cancer so it's not out of the realm of possibility. Chronic irritation can contribute to changes. Usually it works in the opposite direction; cancer can mimic scar tissue and may not be diagnosed unless it grows.
Answered 3/21/2017
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