73 KPS Mortality Prediction

Patient population: Hospice patients with cancer

KPS(%): 10-20 30-40 50 or greater
50% Dead 90% Dead 50% Dead 90% Dead 50% Dead 90% Dead
Symptoms
0 53 232 115 450 172 450
1 38-46 168-199 83-98 362-428 125-191 450
2 29-38 128-165 63-82 275-356 95-123 413-450
3 23-30 101-131 50-62 218-270 75-93 328-406
4 19-23 10-95 41-49 181-215 62-74 272-322
5 16 72 36 156 54 234
  • Symptoms:
    • Dry mouth
    • Dyspnea
    • Anorexia or difficulty eating
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Weight loss

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