Radiation Therapy and Lung Calcification: Understanding the Risk

Yes, radiation therapy can cause lung calcification. Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. When radiation therapy is used to treat lung cancer, it can damage the healthy lung tissue and cause it to become inflamed. This inflammation can lead to the formation of scar tissue and calcium deposits, which can cause lung calcification. Lung calcification can be seen on chest X-rays and CT scans, and it can sometimes be mistaken for lung cancer. However, lung calcification is not always a sign of cancer, and it is important to see a doctor to determine the cause of the calcification.