Computed Tomography for Early Detection of Cancer in Women Who Are at Risk for Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional screening trial for Lung Cancer focused on measuring non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Women who currently smoke or have smoking history of at least a 30 pack year Pack year is defined by the number of pack(s) of cigarettes per day times the number of years of smoking No history of prior lung cancer PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception No prior cancer within the past 5 years except basal cell or superficial skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy Not specified Chemotherapy Not specified Endocrine therapy Not specified Radiotherapy Not specified Surgery Not specified
Sites / Locations
- NYU School of Medicine's Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center