ECOG scale
| Grade | Definition | Approximate Karnofsky |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Fully active, no restriction | 90–100 |
| 1 | Restricted in strenuous activity, ambulatory and able to do light work | 70–80 |
| 2 | Ambulatory and capable of self-care but unable to work; up and about more than 50% of waking hours | 50–60 |
| 3 | Limited self-care; in bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours | 30–40 |
| 4 | Completely disabled; totally confined to bed or chair | 10–20 |
| 5 | Dead | 0 |
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- 1Toxicity and response criteria of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
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