Overall, women who did not complete radiation had a slightly higher risk of cancer recurrence over the next 5 years.

This type of surgery involves constantx-rays and can take a long time to complete, exposing the physician toharmful radiation and mandating that they wear a heavy protective vestwhile operating.

And he says they have "some indication" of a small number of cases of radiation-induced leukemia among liquidators, although the analysis is not yet complete.