From: Early death after palliative radiation treatment: 30-, 35- and 40-day mortality data and statistically robust predictors
Parameter
Points
% 30-day mortality
Stable weight
0
1
Weight loss of at least 10% (6 mo)
3
28
KPS 80–100
KPS 60–70
11
KPS ≤ 50
6
61
No pleural effusion
10
Pleural effusion
33