Understanding Symptom Recognition and Treatment Decision-making in Hispanic/Latino Lung Cancer Patients

Understanding Symptom Recognition and Treatment Decision-making in Hispanic/Latino Lung Cancer Patients

The purpose of the study is to understand why Hispanic/Latino patients with lung cancer are diagnosed later than other groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Self-identified Hispanic/Latino patients with biopsy-proven primary lung cancer treated at MSKCC, including stages of disease I-IV
• 18 years of age or older
• Fluent in English or Spanish
• Patients must reside in the U.S

Exclusion Criteria:

• Spanish-surnamed patients who do not self identify as Hispanic/Latino (e.g., Philippines-born individuals)