Example of Scoring (6 of 18 Questions) According to National Cancer Institute Grading Criteria
| Symptom/sign | Grade | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| Diarrhea | None | 2–3 stools per day | 4–6 stools per day | 7–9 stools per day | >10 stools per day | ||||
| Flush | None | 1–10 times per month | 1–10 times per week | 1–10 times per day | >10 times per day | ||||
| Dyspnea/wheezing | None | Abnormal function test | Only on significant exertion | At normal level of activity | At rest | ||||
| Nausea | None | Able to eat | Decreased but can eat | No intake | — | ||||
| Vomiting | None | 1 time in 24 h | 2–5 times in 24 h | 6–10 times in 24 h | >10 times in 24 h | ||||
| Fever | None | <38°C | <40°C | <40°C < 24 h | >40°C > 24 h | ||||