Karnofsky Performance Status at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Karnofsky Performance Status? KPS. A standard way of measuring the ability of cancer patients to perform ordinary tasks. The Karnofsky Performance scores range from 0 to 100. A higher score means the patient is better able to carry out daily activities. KPS may be used to determine a

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