PULMONARY CANCER

This study looks at whether finding and treating COPD early can help people who are also being checked for lung cancer. About 280 adults with breathing problems will get either standard care or extra COPD treatment. The goal is to see if this improves symptoms, quality of life, a…

This study aims to see if a special MRI technique called CEST can accurately tell apart radiation damage from tumor growth in people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 60 adults who have had radiation therapy for brain metastases will be scanned. If CEST works a…

This early-phase study aims to develop a new blood test that detects cancer by measuring specific enzyme activity in plasma. Researchers will compare enzyme levels in 120 patients with localized breast, lung, or pancreatic cancer against 100 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see…

This study tests a special program designed to help lung cancer survivors living in rural areas feel better and manage their health. About 300 survivors will either join the program or receive standard information. The goal is to see if the program improves quality of life and he…

This study tests whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae block) can lower pain and the need for painkillers after lung surgery. About 70 adults having lung tumor removal will receive the block or standard care. Researchers will track pain scores and medication use for 24 h…