Understanding lung cancer diagnosed through screening in various health systems

Natural History of Lung Cancer Diagnosed Within and Across Diverse Health Systems Implementing Lung Cancer Screening

NIH-funded research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10898897

This study looks at how lung cancer is found and treated in different healthcare systems that offer screening, comparing the care for cancers caught through screening to those diagnosed in other ways, to help improve treatment and outcomes for patients like you.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionKaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10898897 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how lung cancer is diagnosed and treated in different health systems that implement lung cancer screening. It focuses on comparing treatment patterns and recurrence risks between lung cancers detected through screening and those diagnosed outside of screening. By analyzing real-world data, the research aims to provide insights that could influence treatment decisions and improve patient outcomes. The findings will be shared through meetings and publications to benefit the broader medical community.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with lung cancer, particularly those whose cancers were detected through screening programs.

Not a fit: Patients with lung cancer diagnosed outside of screening programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and better prognostic information for patients with early-stage lung cancer detected through screening.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding cancer treatment patterns through real-world evidence, making this approach both relevant and promising.

Where this research is happening

Oakland, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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