Overview
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.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To identify social facilitators and barriers to detection and treatment of NSCLC 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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- * Adults ≥ 18 years of age
- Histopathologic or cytologic diagnosis of NSCLC
- Received or receiving curative intent treatment (e.g. surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy)
- History of alcohol use or substance use disorder (other than tobacco use disorder) within the past 10 years, predating the cancer diagnosis
- 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 30-60 minute conversation