PS score for lung cancer, which refers to the assessment based on physical status, mainly the five-point method and the percent method
Zubrod-ECOG-WHO (ZPS) method (five-point scale)
0 score Normal activity
1 point Mild symptoms, comfortable living, able to engage in light physical activities
2 points Can tolerate the symptoms of tumor and live freely, but the time spent in bed during the day does not exceed 50% Zhang Huayong, Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fifth Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
3 points Severe tumor symptoms, more than 50% of the time in bed during the day, but still able to get up and stand, partially self-care
4 points Severely bedridden
5 points Death
Karnofsky scale (KPS, percentage method)
100 points Normal, no symptoms and signs
90 points Can move normally, with minor signs and symptoms
80 points Barely able to perform normal activities, with some signs and symptoms
70 points Can take care of themselves, but cannot maintain a normal life or work
60 points Sometimes need support, but can take care of themselves most of the time
50 points Often requires care and medication
40 points Unable to take care of themselves, need special care and treatment
30 points Seriously unable to take care of oneself, with indications for hospitalization, but not yet seriously ill
20 points Severely ill, requires hospitalization and active support treatment
10 points Critically ill, close to death
0 points Death