Understanding lung cancer care for people with substance use history

This is a listening and learning study, not a treatment trial. Researchers want to understand the real-world experiences of people who have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and have a history of alcohol or substance use disorder. By hearing directly from patients about what helped or made it harder to get screened, diagnosed, and treated, the study aims to identify ways to improve care for this group.

People with a history of substance use or alcohol use sometimes face extra barriers to getting cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. This study exists to learn what those barriers are—and what helps—so doctors and hospitals can provide better, more personalized care.