Study of lung cancer in people who have never smoked
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people who have never smoked develop lung cancer. Researchers will follow participants to learn about predictors and outcomes, with the goal of improving care for non-smokers with lung cancer.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with primary lung cancer (confirmed by a scan or biopsy).
- You must have never smoked cigarettes or tobacco – meaning you have smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes or 75 grams of tobacco in your life.
- You must have never been prescribed nicotine replacement therapy (like patches or gum).
- You must be able to give consent to participate in the study.
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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