Blood test after lung tumor surgery to find hidden disease
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a special blood test to look for tiny traces of lung cancer after surgery. It aims to find “minimal residual disease,” meaning cancer cells that may still be hiding after your tumor is removed.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and can sign consent forms
- Your health/activity level is good (ECOG 0 or 1)
- You have non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is planned for complete surgery
- Your tumor is at least 1 cm and has some solid part on scans
- Your surgical tumor samples (FFPE tissue) must be available for the study’s blood test work
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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