Physics Bucharest 2017

Comparison of different scoring systems: Breathlessness

GRADE

NCI CTCAE v4.0

RTOG

4 3 2 1 0

None

None

Life threatening; Urgent intervention needed SOB at rest; limiting self care ADL SOB with minimal exertion; limiting ADL SOB with moderate exertion

Severe respiratory insufficiency requiring continuous O 2 or ventilation Severe cough requiring steroids/ O 2 Persistent cough, SOB at rest Mild dry cough, SOB on exertion

5

Death

Death

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