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Can calcium build up lead to cancer if someone has multiple pulmonary embolisms and scar tissue?
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Unusual: Pulmonary embolism is more frequent with cancer. Calcium is more frequent with benign lung lesions. Scar cancer is known. Not enough facts to discern. Interesting.
Answered 5/26/2013
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PE cause cancer?: The pulmonary emboli and scarring he may have are not likely to be the cause of cancer.
Answered 9/4/2013
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