EORTC QLQ-C30
Also written as: EORTC QLQ-C30 — European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30
Quality of life questionnaire used to assess functional status and symptoms in adolescent cancer patients.
Full Definition
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) is a validated instrument for measuring quality of life in cancer patients, including adolescents with malignancies. The questionnaire assesses functional scales (physical, role, emotional, cognitive, social functioning), symptom scales (fatigue, nausea, pain), and global health status. In adolescent oncology, this tool helps clinicians understand the impact of cancer and treatment on daily functioning, educational activities, and psychosocial development. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is often supplemented with adolescent-specific modules to capture age-appropriate concerns.
Usage
Usage note: Include hyphens in 'QLQ-C30' and maintain capitalization as shown.
In Context
- "The patient's EORTC QLQ-C30 scores showed significant improvement in emotional functioning following psycho-oncology intervention." — Oncology follow-up note
- "EORTC QLQ-C30 assessment revealed persistent fatigue affecting the adolescent's school performance." — Quality of life evaluation