Phase II Neoadjuvant Trial of a Continuous Infusion of Paclitaxel Plus Cisplatin Followed by Chest Radiotherapy for Patients With Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Lung Neoplasms

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung focused on measuring Carcinoma, Combination Chemotherapy, Combined Modality Therapy, Infusion, Intravenous, Lung Neoplasm, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer of the following histologies: Squamous cell carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma, Large cell carcinoma, No mixed small/non-small cell carcinoma with predominant small cell component. Unresectable stage IIIA/B disease confined to thorax including: Microscopic disease involvement following attempted surgery and limited to anatomic areas corresponding to stage III disease (N2-3, T3-4). Surgically treated stage I/II disease with histologic or cytologic proof of relapse and limited to anatomic areas corresponding to stage III disease (N2-3, T3-4). T3, N0 tumor extending directly to the chest wall considered resectable and not eligible. No stage IIIB disease with pleural effusion visible on chest x-ray unless related to a previous thoracotomy. No typical carcinoid or mesothelioma. Measurable disease preferred but not required. PRIOR/CONCURRENT THERAPY: No prior chemotherapy or thoracic radiotherapy. PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over. Performance status: ECOG 0-2. Hematopoietic: AGC greater than 2,000. Platelets greater than 100,000. Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 mg/dL. Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL. Cardiovascular: No symptomatic heart disease including: Less than fully compensated congestive cardiac failure, Significant arrhythmias e.g.: Greater than first-degree heart block, Uncontrolled and symptomatic atrial dysrhythmia except sinus, bradycardia or sustained ventricular tachycardia, Myocardial infarction within 3 months. Pulmonary: No major uncontrolled active infection (unless due to obstructed bronchus). OTHER: No major active psychiatric problem requiring hospitalization or psychotropic medication such as phenothiazines. No prior second malignancy within 5 years except: nonmelanomatous skin cancer, In situ carcinoma of the cervix. No pregnant or nursing women.
Sites / Locations
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)