Ca am "inactive TB" diagnosis be mistaken for Lung Cancer

Hi,

I recently took a medical check-up for the purpose of immigrating to Canada (from France).

I passed the medical checkup, and was granted the visa, but was told that I have "Inactive TB" and that I need to contact the health authorities within 30 days of arrival to Canada.

My biggest concern: can it be that the diagnosis be mistaken for lung cancer? As part of the medical checkup, I underwent X-RAY examination last April. I am 35 and have been smoking for ten years until I stopped a month ago.

I feel very well. My concern is that whether I should be worried that the X-RAY results, which were interpreted by the Canadian Immigration authorities as "Inactive TB" be in fact lung cancer in its early stage?

I lived all my life in "safe" countries in western Europe, where the occurance of TB is very rare.

Please advise me. I am really worried and don't want to share my worries with friends or family at this stage.

Many thanks.

[kashifshah]

Don't worry about that, inactive TB germ has nothing to do with the Lung Cancer. Be optimistic and May God keep you well and health.


Take Care.