Table 3 Results of univariate analysis of EORTC QLQ-BR23 questionnaire data
Scale | Time elapsed since completion of radiotherapy | F-value | p-value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Functional scales | 0–1.5 years | 1.5–2.5 years | 2.5–3.5 years | 3.5–4.5 years | ||
Perception of own body | 82.29 ± 25.02 | 90.24 ± 14.50 | 94.52 ± 11.06 | 88.33 ± 15.81 | 2.800 | 0.043 |
Sexual activity | 81.77 ± 26.22 | 89.52 ± 22.17 | 71.90 ± 27.05 | 76.67 ± 35.31 | 2.735 | 0.047 |
Enjoyment of sexual activity | 83.33 ± 26.76 | 91.43 ± 20.36 | 71.43 ± 28.17 | 76.67 ± 35.31 | 3.546 | 0.017 |
Concerns about future state of health | 71.88 ± 33.45 | 74.29 ± 30.61 | 92.86 ± 17.75 | 85.00 ± 24.15 | 4.048 | 0.009 |
Symptom scales | ||||||
Side-effects of therapy | 23.44 ± 23.52 | 30.00 ± 28.81 | 21.42 ± 24.11 | 38.33 ± 23.64 | 1.549 | 0.206 |
Symptoms in the breast | 32.81 ± 32.03 | 17.86 ± 20.63 | 17.14 ± 22.50 | 25.00 ± 16.67 | 2.851 | 0.041 |
Symptoms in arm/shoulder | 15.66 ± 20.44 | 13.84 ± 18.00 | 9.31 ± 9.88 | 20.05 ± 14.31 | 1.480 | 0.224 |
Low mood because of hair loss | 1.56 ± 8.84 | 4.29 ± 18.67 | 4.29 ± 14.20 | 10.00 ± 21.08 | 0.796 | 0.499 |