This study will attempt to identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in order to learn how a history of substance abuse or alcohol use impacts care for non-small cell lung cancer.
* Adults ≥ 18 years of age
Histopathologic or cytologic diagnosis of NSCLC
Received or receiving curative intent treatment (e.g. surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy)
History of alcohol use or substance use disorder (other than tobacco use disorder) within the past 10 years, predating the cancer diagnosis
Patients with cognitive disability unable to maintain 30-60 minute conversation
University of Southern California
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator