Removing lymph nodes during lung cancer surgery with a new guide
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to decide which lymph nodes to remove during lung cancer surgery. The goal is to make surgery more precise and reduce side effects while still effectively removing cancer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your CT scan shows either one lung nodule, or multiple nodules that your doctor has confirmed are not cancer.
- You have been diagnosed with early-stage (I, II, or IIIA) lung cancer that can be removed with surgery.
- You are in good overall health (ECOG score 0-1) and your lung function is adequate for surgery.
- You have not had previous chest surgery, cancer, or chemotherapy/radiation before this surgery.
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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