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External radiotherapy prior to thyroid cancer: a case-control study

A Hallquist1, L Hardell, P O Löfroth

  • 1Department of Oncology, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.

International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Previous radiotherapy, including external radiation to the thyroid gland, did not significantly increase the risk of developing thyroid cancer in this case-control study. Further research is needed to confirm these findings on radiation exposure and thyroid cancer risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Thyroid cancer is a significant health concern.
  • Previous radiotherapy for malignant diseases may influence the risk of secondary cancers.
  • Understanding risk factors for thyroid cancer is crucial for patient management and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between prior radiotherapy for malignant diseases and the subsequent risk of developing thyroid cancer.
  • To evaluate external radiotherapy including the thyroid gland as a potential risk factor for thyroid cancer.
  • To analyze latency periods and radiation doses in patients who developed thyroid cancer after previous cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study design was employed using the Swedish Cancer Registry.

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  • Cases included 37 patients with thyroid cancer diagnosed after another malignant disease.
  • Controls consisted of four individuals per case, matched for having at least two malignant diseases (excluding thyroid cancer).

    • Main Results:

    • 27.0% of thyroid cancer patients had prior radiotherapy including the thyroid gland, compared to 24.5% of controls.
    • The median latency period between treatments was 13 years.
    • External radiotherapy showed a non-significantly increased odds ratio for thyroid cancer (weighted OR 2.3, 95% CI 0.5-8.9).

    Conclusions:

    • This case-control study found no statistically significant increased risk of thyroid cancer following external radiotherapy that included the thyroid gland.
    • The observed odds ratio, while not significant, suggests a potential area for further investigation.
    • The findings contribute to the understanding of secondary cancer risks after radiation therapy.