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Researchers are evaluating the effects of cannabis and cannabinoid use on cancer-related symptoms in adults newly diagnosed with breast, colorectal, melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or non-small cell lung cancer. This study focuses on patients who are planning to receive or have recently started systemic cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) targeting PD-1, PD-L1, or CTLA-4. The goal is to understand how cannabis use may be associated with symptom changes over time. Participants are enrolled in a non-interventional study where no experimental treatment is given. They complete surveys about their symptoms and cannabis use, and their medical records are reviewed regularly. The study tracks cancer-related symptoms monthly for up to 12 months after enrollment, allowing researchers to observe symptom patterns during ongoing cancer treatment. An optional substudy is available at select sites for patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving paclitaxel and ICIs. During the study, participants complete online surveys in English or Spanish at their convenience, either at home or in clinic. Medical records are examined to gather information on treatments and health status. The main outcome measured is cancer-related symptoms, assessed monthly for one year. Safety monitoring includes ensuring participants have an expected life expectancy of at least six months and are not enrolled in hospice. The study aims to enroll 2000 patients across multiple sites in the United States.

Researchers are collecting real-world data on patients with advanced Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)-mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) who are treated outside of clinical trials. The study aims to better understand the safety and effectiveness of standard care treatments involving osimertinib alone or combined with chemotherapy. This observational study includes patients from both academic and community medical centers to reflect routine clinical practice. The study compares two treatment groups: one receiving osimertinib as a single oral daily dose, and another receiving osimertinib plus chemotherapy, with the chemotherapy regimen chosen by the treating physician. Treatment dosing and administration follow standard care guidelines or institutional protocols. The decision on which treatment a patient receives is made by their doctor and recorded when the patient joins the study. Participants will be followed as per their physician's usual care, including clinical and imaging assessments. Researchers will track progression-free survival, measuring the time from starting therapy until disease progression or death, for up to three years. The study plans to enroll up to 538 patients, with about 250 in each treatment group, to evaluate outcomes and monitor safety in a real-world setting.