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I have stage iv breast cancer(in remission, 4years) on my latest ct scan they found biapical pleural and parenchymal scarring, is it something for me to be worried about?

Q: i have stage iv breast cancer(in remission, 4years) on my latest ct scan they found biapical pleural and parenchymal scarring, is it something for me to be worried about?

: If you've ever had radiation treatments for your breast cancer this scarring may be the effects of that. A pulmonologist can evaluate and advise you about the cause of the scarring and its effects on your lung function

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If you've ever had radiation treatments for your breast cancer this scarring may be the effects of that. A pulmonologist can evaluate and advise you about the cause of the scarring and its effects on your lung function

Answered 8/2/2021

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I have stage iv breast cancer(in remission, 4years) on my latest ct scan they found biapical pleural and parenchymal scarring, is it something for me to be worried about?

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