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Table 5 Publication bias test for the history of female breast cancer and risk of prostate cancer

From: First-degree family history of breast cancer is associated with prostate cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Exposure

 

Egger test

 

Begg

Coefficient

P

95% CI

First degree relatives with female BCa

0.837

0.052

−0.008 to 1.683

0.360

History of BCa in mother only

0.072

0.863

−0.887 to 1.030

0.640

History of BCa in sister only

1.669

0.024

0.283 to 3.056

0.049

  1. BCa: breast cancer; PCa: prostate cancer