Radiation‐induced sarcomas following childhood cancer – A Canadian Sarcoma Research and Clinical Collaboration Study (CanSaRCC)

Abstract Background Radiation‐induced sarcoma (RIS) is a late toxicity of radiation therapy (RT) usually associated with poor prognosis. Due to ongoing improvements in childhood cancer treatment and patient outcomes, RIS may become more prevalent notwithstanding evolving indications for RT. Due to limited reported studies, we sought to review our experience with RIS in survivors of pediatric cancer. Methodology Data were collected on RIS patients following treatment for childhood cancer (initial diagnosis