ZD1839 With Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy With an Immobilization Device for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) focused on measuring Advanced NSCLC, Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Stage IV NSCLC
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Histologically confirmed non small cell lung cancer Stage IV needing radiation therapy to control symptoms Patients with brain metastases Unresectable or medically inoperable Exclusion Criteria: Small cell lung cancer Previous thoracic radiation therapy Oxygen-dependent patients Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) less than 1.5 Patients with active interstitial lung disease Patients with underlying lung disease
Sites / Locations
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Iressa and RT
Iressa plus thoracic RT at the following dose levels: Level 1: 42.0 Gy in 10 fractions of 4.2 Gy Level 2: 50.4 Gy in 12 fractions of 4.2 Gy Level 3: 63.0 Gy in 15 fractions of 4.2 Gy