Blood test to detect early lung cancer in patients with lung nodules
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a simple blood test to look for early signs of lung cancer in people who have suspicious spots (nodules) found on their lungs. The blood test checks for cancer DNA and changes in how genes are marked, which may help doctors know if a nodule is cancer or not.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 80 years old
- You have a suspicious lung nodule (a spot larger than 5mm but smaller than 30mm) found in the last 6 months, or a PET scan showed moderate concern
- You have not been diagnosed with lung cancer or cancer that spread to the lungs before
- You do not have active tuberculosis
- Your heart and lungs are stable enough for the study (no untreated serious heart problems or severe uncontrolled asthma)
- You are willing to have a bronchoscopy if needed (a procedure where a small tube looks inside your airways)
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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