Blood lymphocyte changes studied during radiation and chemotherapy for lung cancers
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how a type of white blood cell in your blood changes while you receive radiation and chemotherapy. The goal is to see whether these blood changes relate to treatment, especially in certain chest (thoracic) cancers.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and can take part in the study activities (performance status 0–1).
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer, esophageal squamous cell cancer, or a thymic epithelial tumor.
- You are expected to live more than 3 months and your doctor does not think you need palliative radiation.
- Before and during treatment, you can agree to provide fresh tumor biopsy samples for research.
- Your blood, liver, and kidney tests are within required ranges (or close enough to be considered adequate).
- You can use effective birth control during the study (pregnancy or breastfeeding is not allowed).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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