Abstract

Lung cancer clinical trials are critical to advancing our understanding of disease characteristics, diagnostic criteria and treatment options. With evolving molecular testing and immunotherapies, clinical trials are increasingly complex and challenging to conduct at the site level. This report highlights the role of the Lung Cancer Clinical Research Nurse (LC-CRN) as vital to supporting patient participation and physician involvement for lung cancer trials. We also review new challenges with immunotherapies, nuances of sending tissue for molecular testing and importance of managing patient and family expectations.

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