Does reproductive status at first diagnosis influence risk of radiation-induced second primary contralateral breast cancer in the WECARE study?
Nulliparous women treated with RT were at an increased risk for CBC. Although based on small numbers, women who become pregnant after first diagnosis also seem to be at an increased risk for radiation-induced CBC.
These findings confirm past speculation that caregiver supervision influences children's risk of medically-attended injury and highlight the importance of targeting supervision in child-injury prevention interventions.