Detection of Genetic Markers of Lung Cancer

Description

The purpose of this research study is to determine the genetic changes and immunologic changes that are involved in the development and progression of bronchogenic lung cancer.

Conditions

Lung Cancer

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Study overview

The purpose of this research study is to determine the genetic changes and immunologic changes that are involved in the development and progression of bronchogenic lung cancer.

Detection of Genetic Markers of Lung Cancer Initiation and Progression

Detection of Genetic Markers of Lung Cancer

Condition
Lung Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Histologic confirmation of lung cancer, lung metastases from a primary site other than lung, mesothelioma or a radiographic lesion highly suspicious for malignancy
  • * Written informed consent.
  • * To be scheduled for a biopsy or surgical resection or have already had a biopsy and/or surgical removal of a lung mass

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pittsburgh,

Arjun Pennathur, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Critical Care Medicine

Study Record Dates

2050-12