Objective To investigate the coping mode and quality of life of patients with malignant glioma during chemotherapy.Methods European organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life,Core 30(EORTC QLQ-C30) and medical coping modes questionnaire(MC-MQ)were used for the survey among 45 patients with malignant glioma during chemotherapy.Results The scores on patients' emotion function and role function were(7.80±2.52)and(16.26±5.35),both at a low level.The avoidance factor in copy mode was scored(16.26±5.35),significantly lower than the norm(14.44±2.97)(P<0.05). Conclusion Nurses should make pertinent measures for intervention,encouraging patients to take right cope mode and keeping positive attitude so as to improve their quality of life.