Rural Illinois lung cancer screening study
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study aims to improve lung cancer screening for people in rural Illinois who have a history of heavy smoking. It tests a program to help more people get screened and catch cancer early.
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Who can take part
- Be between 50 and 80 years old
- Have smoked at least 20 pack-years (for example, 1 pack a day for 20 years, or 2 packs a day for 10 years)
- Either currently smoke or quit smoking less than 15 years ago
- Be willing and able to have surgery if lung cancer is found
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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