PET/CT scan for lung cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether adding a PET/CT scan helps doctors better understand and treat lung cancer. It might help you if you have been diagnosed with lung cancer and have not had another cancer or serious health issues.
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Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed with lung cancer through a biopsy or other tissue test.
- You cannot have another type of cancer besides lung cancer.
- You must be well enough to lie still during the scan and be fully conscious.
- Your blood sugar levels must be under 200 mg/dL if you have diabetes.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You must be 18 years or older.
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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