Table 6. ECOG Performance Status*.
| Grade | ECOG |
|---|---|
| 0 | Fully active, able to carry out all pre-disease performance without restriction |
| 1 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 | Capable of only limited self-care, confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours |
| 4 | Completely disabled. Cannot perform any self-care. Totally confined to bed or chair |
| 5 | Dead |
*Oken MM, et al. Toxicity and response criteria of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. Am J Clin Oncol 1982;5:649-655. ECOG = Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group