GOG performance status
Also written as: GOG — Gynecologic Oncology Group
Standardized scale used by the Gynecologic Oncology Group to assess a patient's functional capacity and ability to tolerate treatment.
Full Definition
GOG performance status is a standardized assessment tool developed by the Gynecologic Oncology Group to evaluate a patient's overall functional status and ability to perform daily activities. The scale ranges from 0 (fully active, able to carry out all pre-disease activities) to 4 (completely disabled, cannot carry out any self-care). This assessment is crucial in determining treatment eligibility, particularly for clinical trials and aggressive chemotherapy regimens. The GOG scale is similar to other performance status measures like ECOG but is specifically validated and widely used in gynecologic oncology research and clinical practice.
Usage
Usage note: Always include the numerical score (0-4) when documenting GOG performance status.
In Context
- "The patient's GOG performance status of 0 made her an excellent candidate for the aggressive chemotherapy protocol." — Clinical trial documentation
- "Due to declining GOG performance status, the oncologist recommended a dose reduction in the chemotherapy regimen." — Treatment modification note