Can Ipf Cause Lung Cancer?

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) was reported to be associated with increased risk of lung cancer as a result of the occurrence of atypical or dysplastic epithelial changes in fibrosis which progressed to invasive malignancy. In that situation, the cancer will develop in the area of major fibrosis.

Is pulmonary fibrosis worse than cancer?

Although the 5-year survival of IPF is worse than the majority of cancers, the severity of this disease is still underestimated and its diagnosis is often made when the disease is already in advanced stages [6].

Does IPF cause lung cancer?

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) was reported to be associated with increased risk of lung cancer as a result of the occurrence of atypical or dysplastic epithelial changes in fibrosis which progressed to invasive malignancy. In that situation, the cancer will develop in the area of major fibrosis.