STAGE IIA LUNG CANCER AJCC V8

This study tests whether the drug canakinumab can prevent lung cancer in 50 people who have suspicious lung nodules that haven't gone away. Participants receive the drug and are monitored for nodule shrinkage, cancer development, and side effects. The goal is to see if this appro…

This study tests a method called adaptive radiation planning for people with stage II to IV non-small cell lung cancer. Normally, radiation plans stay the same throughout treatment, but tumors can shrink, causing radiation to hit healthy tissue. By updating the plan at set times,…

This study tests whether doing special breathing exercises for several weeks before lung cancer surgery can lower the risk of problems like pneumonia and breathing trouble after the operation. About 220 adults with stage I to IIIB lung cancer will either do the exercises or recei…

This study tests whether a yoga program designed for both patients and their family caregivers can improve physical function, fatigue, sleep, and quality of life. It includes 400 people with lung or esophageal cancer who are getting radiation therapy, plus their caregivers. Parti…

This study looks at whether giving early-stage lung cancer patients information about quality of life outcomes helps them feel more satisfied with their choice between surgery and radiation therapy. About 150 adults with stage I or II lung cancer who are eligible for both treatme…

This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might cause stomach issues like diarrhea and colitis when you take certain cancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers will collect stool, blood, and tissue samples from 800 people with melanoma, lung, or genitour…