Table 2. Difference in relative lean body mass (%LBM) between groups of breast cancer-treated patients.
| Time of measurement | Control group (n = 10) | Exercise group (n = 10) | Mean difference (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First measurement: post-surgery | 69.1 ± 4.2 | 71.0 ± 3.4 | - 1.1 | 0.53 |
| Second measurement: treatment starts | 70.0 ± 4.0 | 72.0 ± 3.1 | - 1.2 | 0.23 |
| Third measurement | 69.4 ± 4.4 | 72.5 ± 2.9 | - 3.1 | 0.07 |
| Fourth measurement | 69.6 ± 3.8 | 72.8 ± 3.1 | - 3.2 | 0.05 |
| Final measurement | 68.9 ± 4.1 | 74.1 ± 2.9 | - 5.2 | 0.004 |