Table 3.
Cosmetic Effects of HF-SIB Group and CF Group 6 Months and 2 Years After RT.
| Cosmetic effects | Excellent N (%) | Good N (%) | Fair N (%) | Poor N (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF-SIB | CF | HF-SIB | CF | HF-SIB | CF | HF-SIB | CF | |
| 6 months after RT | 58 (55.8) | 43 (53.1) | 42 (40.4) | 30 (37.0) | 4 (3.8) | 8 (9.9) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| 2 years after RT | 42 (52.5) | 39 (48.1) | 32 (40.0) | 31 (38.1) | 6 (7.5) | 11 (13.6) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Because 24 patients in the HF-SIB group did not reach the 2-year follow-up period, only 80 patients were evaluated for their cosmetic effects 2 years after radiotherapy.