Specimens for Lung Cancer Panel Design
brief summary
This is an observational study designed to determine the optimal combination of biomarkers and clinical data for the early detection, confirmation, and better treatment of lung cancer including minimizing recurrence.
detailed description
Peripheral venous blood and clinical data will be collected from consented subjects with lung nodules identified in radiology that are suspicious for lung cancer before invasive diagnosis or treatment is initiated. Various analyses will be conducted to determine which subset of biomarkers is most likely to be the most useful in the clinic. Attributes considered are accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, improvement over other methods) and ease of collection and transport. Results will not be reported to treating physicians and will not alter care of the patient.