Karnofsky score
[KAR-nof-skee skōr]
nounmasculinepl: Karnofsky scores
Escala de Karnofsky
1. A standardized medical scale used to assess the functional status and overall health of cancer patients, ranging from 0 (dead) to 100 (normal, no complaints), in 10-point increments
The patient's Karnofsky score of 70 indicates he is able to care for himself but cannot carry out normal activities.
A Escala de Karnofsky do paciente é 70, indicando que ele consegue cuidar de si mesmo, mas não consegue realizar atividades normais.
2. A prognostic tool used in clinical oncology to determine treatment eligibility and predict survival outcomes in cancer patients
Before enrolling in the clinical trial, all participants must have a Karnofsky score of at least 60.
Antes de participar do ensaio clínico, todos os participantes devem ter uma Escala de Karnofsky de pelo menos 60.
The Karnofsky score is universally used in oncology practice in both Brazil and the USA as a standardized measure developed by American oncologists in the 1940s. It remains one of the most important criteria for determining which cancer patients are suitable candidates for aggressive treatments and clinical trials. Medical professionals in both countries use the same numerical scale and terminology, making it a standard in international cancer research and clinical practice.
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