ecog_performance_status: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
Description
Retrieves the definition for the ECOG Performance Status grade. This scale is used by doctors and researchers to assess how a patient's disease is progressing, assess how the disease affects the daily living abilities of the patient, and determine appropriate treatment and prognosis.
Usage
ecog_performance_status(grade)
Value
A list containing:
ECOG_Grade
The input grade.
Definition
The clinical description associated with the grade.
Arguments
grade
Numeric (0-5). The assigned performance status grade.
0: Fully active.
1: Restricted strenuous activity, ambulatory.
2: Ambulatory, self-care, no work.
3: Limited self-care, >50% bed/chair.
4: Completely disabled.
5: Dead.
References
Oken MM, Creech RH, Tormey DC, et al. Toxicity and response criteria of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. Am J Clin Oncol. 1982;5(6):649-655. doi:10.1097/00000421-198212000-00014