Table 3:
Karnofsky Performance Status
Score
   
100 Normal: no complaints, no evidence of disease
90
Able to carry on normal activity; minor symptoms
80 Normal activity with effort; some symptoms
70 Cares for self; unable to carry on normal activities
60 Requires occasional assistance; cares for most needs
50 Requires considerable assistance and frequent care
40 Disabled: requires special care and assistance
30 Severely disabled: hospitalized but death not imminent
20 Very sick: active supportive care needed
10 Moribund: fatal processes are progressing rapidly
0 Dead
Adapted from reference 15.
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