Lung Cancer Karnofsky Score Calculator

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Your Current Weight

Weight

How much are you experiencing symptoms of the disease?

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None

Some

A Lot

Considerable

How much extra effort is required to carry out normal activities and/or work?

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None

Some

A Lot

Considerable

Are you able to function independently without assistance?

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Yes

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Not At All

Are you able to care for yourself without assistance?

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Yes

Most of the Time

Sometimes

Not At All

How often are you requiring medical care?
(By a physician, surgeon, or nurse practitioner)

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None

Sometimes

Often

Currently Hospitalized

Are you currently receiving active supportive treatment?
(Life supporting treatments or interventions)

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None

Sometimes

Often

Continually

What Stage is Your Lung Cancer?
Stage 0: Pre-Cancer or Not Yet Diagnosed.
Stage I: Cancer is confined to the lung.
Stage II: Cancer is confined to the chest
Stage III: Cancer is confined to the chest with larger and more invasive tumors.
Stage IV: Cancer has spread from the chest to other parts of the body.

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Stage 0

Stage I

Stage II

Stage III

Stage IV

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DISCLAIMER: This Score Index/Calculator is based on algorithms and diagnostic tests developed by academic researchers and/or practicing physicians and should be used as an informational assessment tool however under no circumstances should replace a formal diagnosis or assessment by your physician. If you need medical advice, please see a physician. If you need assistance immediately or are having an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.