Biology of Young Lung Cancer Study: The YOUNG LUNG Study
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age15+
SponsorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
The purpose of this research study is to learn more about lung cancer (NSCLC or SCLC) diagnosed in adults at ages 45 or younger.
Age 45 and under at lung cancer diagnosis
Pathologically confirmed bronchogenic lung carcinoma (NSCLC or SCLC of any stage) at any treatment time point
Provision of written informed consent
Willingness to undergo no more than two (2) peripheral blood draws in a four (4) week period, with no more than 50 ml peripheral blood collected over eight (8) weeks
Individuals who decline to sign consent
Individuals who are unable to give consent or assent and are without a designated healthcare proxy
Compromise of patient diagnosis or staging if tissue is used for research