Better Lung Cancer Screening for Cancer Survivors
Optimizing Lung Cancer Screening in Cancer Survivors
['FUNDING_R01'] · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · NIH-11115848
This project aims to find the best ways to screen for lung cancer in people who have previously had breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11115848 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people who have survived breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer live long lives, but they face a higher risk of developing a second cancer, especially lung cancer. This is because of factors like past smoking habits, age, and side effects from their previous cancer treatments. Currently, we don't have clear guidelines for lung cancer screening in this group, as they were often not included in past screening studies. This project will create a computer model to understand how lung cancer develops and progresses in diverse groups of cancer survivors. We will then use this model to figure out which screening methods are most effective and cost-efficient for them.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is relevant for individuals who have survived breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer and are at risk for developing lung cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer may not directly benefit from the specific screening strategies identified by this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to improved guidelines for lung cancer screening, helping cancer survivors detect lung cancer earlier and potentially improving their outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Prior randomized trials have not specifically focused on lung cancer screening in cancer survivors, making this a novel approach to address a gap in current knowledge.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WISNIVESKY, JUAN P — ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
- Study coordinator: WISNIVESKY, JUAN P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancer Cause, Cancer Etiology, Cancer Model, Cancer Survivor, CancerModel