University of Southern California
This study will attempt to identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in order to learn how a history of substance abuse or alcohol use impacts care for non-small cell lung cancer.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of thoracic cancers by interviewing a diverse group of patients at Keck, Los Angeles General Medical Center, and Norris Cancer Center with alcohol or substance use disorder history. OUTLINE: This is an observational study. Patients participate in a semi-structured interview and may participate in a follow-up focus group interview in which preliminary findings are shared and feedback is elicited on study.
Inclusion Criteria: * \* Adults ≥ 18 years of age * Histopathologic or cytologic diagnosis of thoracic cancers, including lung and esophageal * Received or receiving curative intent treatment (e.g. surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy) * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent * English or Spanish speaking. Due to need to conduct semi-structured interviews which can develop into free-flowing conversations we need both participant and interviewer to be fluent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive disability unable to maintain 30-6…
Non-interventional study
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