Comparing surgery and radiation for early-stage lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at two treatment options for early-stage lung cancer in patients who are considered 'high-risk' because of poor lung function or other health issues. The goal is to compare outcomes from a surgical approach (removing just the tumor and a small rim of tissue) versus a precise, shorter course of radiation therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at an early stage (stage I).
- Your tumor is in the outer part of the lung and can be treated with both surgery and radiation therapy.
- You are considered 'high-risk' due to factors like reduced lung function or older age (at least 80).
- You have not had surgery on the same lung before.
- You do not have interstitial lung disease (scarring of the lungs).
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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