Table 3 Number/percentage of the patients with different number of CTCs count at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months after treatment
ADT alone, n = 23 | ADT + cryosurgery, n = 20 | Z value | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline, n (%) | ||||
< 2 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0.789 | 0.430 |
2‑5 | 11 (47.8%) | 12 (60%) | ||
≥5 | 12 (52.2%) | 8 (40%) | ||
3 months, n (%) | ||||
< 2 | 4 (17.4%) | 8 (40%) | 2.170 | 0.030 |
2‑5 | 9 (39.1%) | 9 (45%) | ||
≥ 5 | 10 (43.5%) | 3 (15%) | ||
12 months, n (%) | ||||
< 2 | 9 (39.1%) | 14 (70%) | 2.481 | 0.013 |
2‑5 | 7 (30.4%) | 6 (30%) | ||
≥ 5 | 7 (30.4%) | 0 (0%) | ||