Table 5.
Radiation therapy for carcinoma breast (Quality of Life Questionnaire-breast cancer 23) scores (n=60)
| QLQ BR-23 Variables | Mean±SD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First fraction (start of RT) | Thirteen fraction (midway of RT) | Twenty-fifth fraction (at completion of RT) | At 3 months on follow-up | |
| Functioning scales | ||||
| Body image | 49.58±13.67 | 40.69±14.25 | 40.69±14.65 | 45.97±18.12 |
| Sexual functioning | 8.88±12.45 | 1.11±5.19 | 0.55±3.02 | 11.66±17.70 |
| Sexual enjoyment | 33.33±0.00 | 0 | NA | 33.33±0.00 |
| Future perspective | 57.22±27.51 | 51.11±18.91 | 50.55±18.88 | 52.77±24.00 |
| Symptom scales | ||||
| Systemic therapy side effects | 9.38±15.95 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Breast symptoms | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Arm symptoms | 15.36±6.16 | 20.55±8.39 | 22.31±9.17 | 13.70±5.92 |
| Upset by hair loss | 43.33±20.63 | 0 | 0 | 43.33±20.63 |
NA: Not available; RT: Radiotherapy; SD: Standard deviation