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Can Molecular Biomarkers Change the Paradigm of Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis?

Table 2

Eastern cooperative oncology group classification of performance status.

GradeECOG, performance status

0Fully active, able to carry on all predisease performance without restriction
1Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, for example, light house work, office work
2Ambulatory and capable of all self-care but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
3Capable of only limited self-care; confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours
4Completely disabled; cannot carry on any self-care; totally confined to bed or chair
5Dead