ECOG status
[ee-KOG STA-tus or eh-KOG STA-tus]
nounpl: ECOG statuses / ECOG status scores
estado de desempenho ECOG
1. A standardized measure used in oncology and clinical medicine to assess the functional status and ability to perform daily activities of a patient, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment. The scale ranges from 0 to 5, where 0 indicates fully active and 5 indicates death.
The patient's ECOG status of 1 indicates they are restricted in strenuous activity but ambulatory.
O estado de desempenho ECOG do paciente de 1 indica que está restrito em atividades extenuantes, mas é ambulatório.
2. An assessment tool developed by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group used to determine a patient's prognosis and eligibility for clinical trials and chemotherapy protocols.
Before enrolling in the clinical trial, the patient's ECOG status was evaluated by the oncology team.
Antes de se inscrever no ensaio clínico, o estado de desempenho ECOG do paciente foi avaliado pela equipe de oncologia.
ECOG status is a universally recognized medical standard in both Brazilian and American oncology practices. It is essential for treatment planning, prognosis discussion, and clinical trial enrollment. The scale provides a common language between healthcare providers and allows for standardized assessment of patient functional capacity across different healthcare systems and research institutions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ECOG score of 0 - fully active, no restrictions
ECOG score of 1 - restricted in strenuous activity
ECOG score of 2 - in bed less than 50% of daytime hours
ECOG score of 3 - in bed more than 50% of daytime hours
ECOG score of 4 - bedridden, completely disabled
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