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Table 3 Main patient characteristics

From: Recurrence dynamics does not depend on the recurrence site

Total number

1526

Age (years)

 

   ≤ 45

625

   46 to 55

468

   56 to 65

283

   > 65

150

Menopausal status

 

   Pre

922

   Post

594

   Unknown

10

Tumour size

 

   ≤ 1 cm

587

   1.1 to 2 cm

779

   2.1 to 3 cm

143

   > 3 cm

17

Nodal status

 

   N-

964

   1 to 3 N+

416

   >3 N+

146

Adjuvant therapy for N+ patients

 

   None

45

   CMF

394

   Tamoxifen

30

   Other

3

   Unknown

90

  1. N- = axillary node negative; N+ = axillary node positive; CMF = cyclophosphamide, methotrexate plus fluorouracil therapy.