Comparing two lung cancer surgeries for recovery and quality of life
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two types of lung cancer surgery—removing just the tumor section (segmentectomy) or the whole lobe (lobectomy)—done through small cuts (minimally invasive). The goal is to see which approach leads to better daily living and recovery for early-stage lung cancer patients.
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Who can take part
- You have early-stage (stage I) non-small cell lung cancer.
- Your doctor has planned surgery to remove the cancer, either as a segmentectomy or lobectomy.
- The surgery will be done using minimally invasive methods (VATS or RATS).
- You have not had any chest surgery in the past year.
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
- You are able and willing to fill out questionnaires about your health and quality of life before the 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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