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Has anyone experienced lung damage (pulmonary fibrosis) from xofigo?

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I read similar issues in another group. The user confirmed that he bounced back after five days and fully recovered from lung damage. Also that's rare side effects.

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Oh I've read radiation treatments can cause it. What is the other group of you don't mind me asking? Feel free to dm as well

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Pulmonary fibrosis has not been described in patients using Xofigo.

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There are many causes to have pulmonary fibrosis. Amiodarone a drug to treat AF could cause pulmonary fibrosis, also smoking. causes pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema.

There is an hereditary or idiopathic form of pulmonary fibrosis et. etc...

Consult with a pulmonary medicine specialist and perhaps they could find a cause.

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