Combined biopsy for lung cancer spread in the chest
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to take tissue samples from suspicious spots in the chest (mediastinum) in people with lung cancer. It aims to see if combining two biopsy methods is safer and more accurate than one alone.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a spot in the middle of your chest (mediastinum) that is at least 1 cm wide, seen on a CT scan.
- You have not had a biopsy of that spot before and need one to find out what it is or to stage your lung cancer.
- You either have suspected or confirmed lung cancer, or your lung cancer has come back.
- You have had all the needed tests (like heart ultrasound or blood work) to make sure it's safe for you to have a biopsy.
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
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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