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A trial to test self help techniques to help control symptoms of cancer affecting the lungs

Overview

Cancer types:

Cancer spread to the lung, Lung cancer, Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), Secondary cancers, Small cell lung cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This trial taught techniques to people with cancer affecting the lungs. It was to help them manage:

  • breathlessness

  • coughs

  • tiredness (fatigue)

You might have one or more of these symptoms, if you have lung cancer or another type of cancer that has spread to your lungs.

Recruitment start: 12 April 2013

Recruitment end: 22 November 2013

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Janelle Yorke

Supported by

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

University of Manchester

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Last reviewed: 22 Nov 2013

CRUK internal database number: 10346

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