KPS
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004664
A standard way of measuring the ability of cancer patients to perform ordinary tasks. The KPS scores range from 0 to 100. A higher score means the patient is better able to carry out daily activities. KPS may be used to determine a patient's prognosis, to measure changes in a patient’s ability to function, or to decide if a patient could be included in a clinical trial. Also called Karnofsky Performance Status.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004664 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | Karnofsky Performance Status |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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