TABLE 2.
Percent Reduction in Extent of BCRL
| Reduction Range | Patients (n = 33) |
|---|---|
| <0% | 2 (6%) |
| 0% to <10% | 4 (12%) |
| 10% to <20% | 9 (27%) |
| 20% to <30% | 7 (21%) |
| 30% to <40% | 5 (15%) |
| 40% to <50% | 1 (3%) |
| 50% to <60% | 3 (9%) |
| 60% to <70% | 1 (3%) |
| 70% to <80% | 0 |
| 80% to 90% | 1 (3%) |
| ≥20% Reduction in extent of BCRL | 18 (55%) |
| ≥30% Reduction in extent of BCRL | 11 (33%) |
Abbreviations: BCRL, breast cancer-related lymphedema.
Total percentages for patients do not add up to 100% because of rounding. Extent of BCRL determined using the difference in circumference of the affected and unaffected arms at the site with the largest baseline difference.