Lung superior sulcus carcinoma

MONDO:0004500

A carcinoma originating from the apical lung. Most superior sulcus lung carcinomas are bronchogenic carcinomas. This carcinoma may be associated with Pancoast syndrome. lt is also known as Pancoast tumor.

Also known as: superior sulcus carcinoma of the lung, superior sulcus lung carcinoma

2790 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Lung superior sulcus carcinoma itself.

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Including sub-types (2790) Tagged with Lung superior sulcus carcinoma (1)

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New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat lung tumors before surgery

Disease control Ongoing

This phase 2 trial tests giving chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy drug nivolumab before surgery for people with Pancoast tumors, a rare type of lung cancer. After surgery, additional treatment is tailored based on whether the tumor was fully removed…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC

Lung superior sulcus carcinoma

Where it sits in the disease tree

New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat lung tumors before surgery