Early lung cancer detection screening in Latin America
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses low-dose CT scans to find small lung nodules (spots) early in people at higher risk for lung cancer. Early detection can help catch lung cancer when it's most treatable.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older
- You have at least one risk factor: wood smoke exposure (100+ hours/year), family history of lung cancer, COPD/emphysema, or smoking history (10+ pack-years)
- You have not been diagnosed with lung cancer or any active cancer in the past 5 years
- You have not lost 10% or more of your body weight in the 6 months before joining
- You are healthy enough to tolerate potential lung cancer treatment if found
- You have not been told you have lung nodules before
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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