Paclitaxel and Cisplatin Plus Radiation Therapy Followed by Filgrastim in Treating Patients With Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer or Lung Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Cancer focused on measuring recurrent non-small cell lung cancer, recurrent small cell lung cancer, recurrent thyroid cancer, recurrent salivary gland cancer, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, recurrent basal cell carcinoma of the lip, recurrent verrucous carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of the oral cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, recurrent lymphoepithelioma of the oropharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, recurrent lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, recurrent verrucous carcinoma of the larynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent inverted papilloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent midline lethal granuloma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent esthesioneuroblastoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Diagnosis of 1 of the following: Previously irradiated, locally recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) or head and neck skin/appendages with no distant metastases New second or subsequent primary SCCHN in a previously irradiated field with no distant metastases Salivary gland malignancy or other non-squamous cell primary head and neck cancer Previously irradiated, locally recurrent carcinoma of the lung No clinical evidence of symptomatic bone or brain metastases requiring radiotherapy No leptomeningeal metastases requiring intrathecal therapy PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 mg/dL SGOT no greater than 3 times upper limit of normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL OR Creatinine clearance at least 60 mL/min Cardiovascular: No active, uncontrolled congestive heart failure or arrhythmia within the past 6 months Other: No pre-existing neuropathy grade 2 or greater interfering with daily activities No prior allergy to drugs using Cremophor EL No hypersensitivity to E. coli-derived proteins No significant concurrent medical or psychiatric disorder that would preclude study No other condition that would preclude study Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for at least 3 months after study PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: See Disease Characteristics At least 3 months since prior radiotherapy Prior or concurrent cumulative radiotherapy dose to spinal cord no greater than 5,000 cGy Surgery: Not specified Other: Concurrent beta-blockers, digitalis derivatives, or calcium-channel blocking agents allowed if cardiac conditions are stable
Sites / Locations
- Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center
- Kimball Medical Center
- South Jersey Regional Cancer Center
- Fox Chase Cancer Center at Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County
- Riverview Medical Center - Booker Cancer Center
- Community Medical Center
- St. Francis Medical Center
- Bon Secours-Holy Family Health System
- Delaware County Memorial Hospital
- Pinnacle Health Hospitals
- Conemaugh Memorial Hospital
- Saint Mary Regional Center
- Central Montgomery Medical Center
- Paoli Memorial Hospital
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center
- Reading Hospital and Medical Center
- Southern Chester County Medical Center