Scientists hunt for cancer clues in blood and tissue

NCT ID NCT01385722

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study collects blood, tumor tissue, and other body fluids from 1,000 adults with lung cancer, thymus cancer, or mesothelioma. Researchers analyze these samples to find biological markers that could predict how cancer will behave or respond to treatments. The goal is to improve future diagnosis and therapy, not to test a new treatment directly.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford University School of Medicine

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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