Table 2 Treatment and dosimetry characteristics of patients between the two groups
From: Predictive factors of radiation-induced skin toxicity in breast cancer patients
| Â | Therapeutic skin care | Prophylactic skin care | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Patients (No) | 80 | 78 | Â |
Surgery type | Â | Â | Â |
   MRM | 45 | 45 |  |
   BCS | 35 | 33 | 0.85 |
PTV volume | Â | Â | Â |
   >Median (No) | 36 | 43 |  |
   < = Median (No) | 44 | 35 | 0.20 |
Moist desquamation (grade 2+grade 3) | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 24 | 13 |  |
   No | 56 | 65 | 0.048 |
PTV-V 107% , | Â | Â | Â |
   >Median (No) | 38 | 41 |  |
   < = Median (No) | 42 | 37 | 0.52 |
TV-V 110% | Â | Â | Â |
   >Median (No) | 40 | 39 |  |
   < = Median (No) | 40 | 39 | 1 |