Preferred Label : Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Biologic Response Modifiers Version 4 Questionnaire;
NCIt synonyms : FACT-BRM Version 4;
NCIt related terms : FAC062; FACT-BRM V4;
NCIt definition : A standardized 40-item self-report rating scale to measure quality of life in cancer
patients receiving treatment with biologic response modifiers that is divided into
six subscales: physical, social/family, emotional, and functional well-being, as well
as two subscales related to physical and mental symptoms common to treatment with
biologic response modifiers. Originally developed by Cella, et al. in 1997, it combines
the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G), and two Biologic Response
Modifier (BRM) subscales.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Biologic Response Modifiers Version
4 (FACT-BRM V4) (These materials discuss and/or include FACIT Measurement System,
which is owned exclusively by Dr. David Cella. No part of the FACIT Measurement System
may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including
photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior
written permission of Dr. David Cella and payment of any applicable fees. Copyright
Dr. David Cella. All rights reserved.);
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL552759;
Origin ID : C150914;
UMLS CUI : C4726064;
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