ECOG Score

Assess quality of life and degree of well-being in patients with cancer

0

Asymptomatic (Fully active, able to carry on all predisease activities without restriction)

1

Symptomatic but completely ambulatory (Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature. For example, light housework, office work)

2

Symptomatic, <50% in bed during the day (Ambulatory and capable of all self care but unable to carry out any work activities. Up and about more than 50% of waking hours)

3

Symptomatic, >50% in bed, but not bedbound (Capable of only limited self-care, confined to bed or chair 50% or more of waking hours)

4

Bedbound (Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any self-care. Totally confined to bed or chair)

5

Death

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