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Is Pulmonary Fibrosis caused by chemotherapy reversable once the chemo is stopped? |
Is Pulmonary Fibrosis caused by chemotherapy reversable once the chemo is stopped? no, pulmonary fibrosis is not reversible. it occurs when damage is done to your lungs. this causes scar tissue to form, which is less flexible and as a result, may reduce your ability to take in large breaths and get adequate oxygen to your blood. This is a specific question needed to be answered by the oncology doctor. |
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