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ECOG Performance Status 2

The document describes the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status scale, which is used to assess a cancer patient's ability to perform daily activities at the time of diagnosis. The ECOG scale ranges from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating fully active and able to carry out all pre-disease activities without restriction, and 4 meaning completely disabled and unable to perform any self-care activities. The performance status is collected to analyze prognostic differences and identify potential treatment delays or access issues faced by patients.

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ECOG Performance Status 2

The document describes the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status scale, which is used to assess a cancer patient's ability to perform daily activities at the time of diagnosis. The ECOG scale ranges from 0 to 4, with 0 indicating fully active and able to carry out all pre-disease activities without restriction, and 4 meaning completely disabled and unable to perform any self-care activities. The performance status is collected to analyze prognostic differences and identify potential treatment delays or access issues faced by patients.

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Performance status at diagnosisi

The result of the appraisal of the individuals ability to manage activities of daily living, conducted at the time of diagnosis of cancer. Code set for performance status scale by USA Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG). (Isselbacher et al, 1994) Collated for assessing prognostic differences and prompting investigations of any associated treatment delays and access issues. ECOG Scaleii 0 1 ECOG 0 ECOG 1 Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light house work, office work Ambulatory and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities. Up and about more than 50% of waking hours Capable of only limited selfcare, confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours Completely disabled. Cannot carry on any selfcare. Totally confined to bed or chair

ECOG 2

ECOG 3

ECOG 4

Clinical Cancer Registration Data Dictionary Version 1.9 Cancer Institute NSW and NSW Health Department
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Oken, M.M., Creech, R.H., Tormey, D.C., Horton, J., Davis, T.E., McFadden, E.T., Carbone, P.P.: Toxicity and response criteria of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. Am J Clin Oncol 5:649-655, 1982.

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