All the information we collect is solely for research purposes, and will be kept confidential. Only the study doctor and trained research professionals will have access to the information you provide.
Additionally, to protect your privacy, your name and contact information is stored separately from all your study data, so that you cannot be identified from your survey responses.
No, your participation is completely voluntary and there is no compensation for completing the online survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the SHINES study matter?
A growing proportion of people being diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked cigarettes. In some specific groups, up to 80% of new diagnoses of lung cancer are made in people with no smoking history. The SHINES study is investigating what risk factors besides smoking may lead to lung cancer. We want to improve lung cancer screening for everyone.
Are participants compensated for taking part?
How will my health information be protected?
How is this study being funded?
This study is being funded in part by philanthropic contributions from the Lusi Wong Lung Cancer Early Detection Research Fund, and in part by a research grant from the Lung Ambition Alliance.