CompletedNot Applicable

Studying Tumor Tissue Samples From Patients With Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

United States1,060 participantsStarted 2012-01

Plain-language summary

This research trial studies biomarkers in predicting the risk of cancer returning after surgery in tissue samples of patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Studying samples of tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer and predict how well patients will respond to treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Registration to CALGB-140202 * The subject population to be studied in this protocol includes patients selected from CALGB-140202; all such patients have signed a written informed consent document meeting all federal, state and institutional guidelines as part of entry into that trial; the CALGB does not require that a separate consent form be signed for this study * All samples to be studied were obtained and stored as part of CALGB-140202; the material and data obtained from the patient's protocol record will be used to obtain appropriate clinical information; in no instance will the patient be contacted directly * Tumor specimens need to have 40% tumor content to be included

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Recurrence

Timeframe: up to 36 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01517971

SponsorAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-02-27

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