Table 3.

Estimation of cosmetic effect – criteria, modified EORTC score, used in Brachytherapy Department, Cancer Centre – Institute, Warsaw

Excellent and very good cosmetic effect (9-10 points)	No differences between both breasts
Good cosmetic effect (7-8 points)	Small grade breast asymmetry, depigmentation in applicators insertion places, little retraction of scar
Sufficient cosmetic effect (5-6 points)	Substantial breast asymmetry, scar deformation, intensive teleangiectasis in applicators insertion places
Bad cosmetic effect (< 4 points)	Large breast asymmetry – deformation of treated breast, skin necrosis