Personalized treatment for fluid around the lungs
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses lab-grown miniature versions of your cancer cells (organoids) to find which treatment might work best for you. It's for people with fluid around the lungs caused by cancer (malignant pleural effusion).
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be able to take care of yourself most of the day (ECOG score 0 to 2).
- You must have fluid around the lungs caused by cancer (malignant pleural effusion).
- You must have at least one tumor that can be seen and measured on scans.
- You must not have had another cancer in the last 5 years.
- You must not have serious medical problems like uncontrolled heart disease or ongoing diarrhea.
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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