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Explore the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Lung Study
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The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Lung Study

The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Lung Study (MEM) was a randomized screening trial designed to test if lung cancer mortality rates could be reduced through the addition of regular cytomorphological screening of sputum to an annual chest x-ray screening regimen. The reported lung cancer mortality rates were similar between the two arms indicating the additional cytological screening did not result in a benefit. The follow-up of participants was of limited duration.

This website is organized into several sections as follows.

  • Learn About
    This describes the trial, explaining how and what data were collected. The main findings of the trial can be found here.
  • Datasets
    This page has detailed documentation of the datasets available on this website, including data dictionaries.
  • Approved Projects
    Search through approved projects that used this trial's data.
  • Publications
    Search through published articles on this trial's data.
  • Begin a new Project
    Learn how to access the available datasets.
    Overview:
    1. Submit a project proposal.
    2. Brief review by NCI.
    3. Complete a Data Transfer Agreement.
    4. Receive access to datasets.
  • Contact Us
    If you have any questions about the data or access to it, please contact us.