Table 1.
Baseline Patient Characteristics
| Characteristic | Patients with Quality of Life information |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Age (years) | N=321 |
| Mean (SD) | 72.0 (4.8) |
| Age 65-69 | 129 (40.2%) |
| Age 70-79 | 179 (55.8%) |
| Age 80+ | 13 (4.1%) |
|
| |
| Gender | |
| Female | 321 (100%) |
|
| |
| Race | N=320 |
| White | 278 (86.9%) |
| Black | 35 (10.9%) |
| Other | 7 (2.2%) |
|
| |
| Most Extensive Surgery | N=319 |
| Breast Conservation Surgery | 143 (44.8%) |
| Mastectomy | 176 (55.2%) |
|
| |
| Axillary Dissection | N=321 |
| Yes | 256 (79.8%) |
| No | 65 (20.2%) |
|
| |
| Radiation | N=300 |
| Yes | 161 (53.7%) |
| No | 139 (46.3%) |
|
| |
| Number of Examined Nodes | N=314 |
| Mean (SD) | 11.8 (7.3) |
| Range | 0-32 |
|
| |
| Chemotherapy Type | N=321 |
| AC (Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide) | 99 (30.8%) |
| CMF (Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate and Fluorouracil) | 67 (20.9%) |
| Capecitabine | 155 (48.3%) |