Previously Untreated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Phase II Trial of Bevacizumab (Avastin) Plus Pemetrexed (Alimta) and Carboplatin in Previously Untreated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Avastin is a novel antiangiogenic agent that has recently been shown to improve response rates and survival of patients with advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer when added to front-line carboplatin/paclitaxel chemotherapy, and is now being routinely incorporated into the treatment of these patients. Alimta is a recently approved chemotherapeutic that has shown activity against non-small cell lung cancer when given alone and in combination with carboplatin, has a favorable toxicity profile andrequires only a brief (10 minute) infusion time. Therefore we propose to study the combination of Avasin, Alimta, and Carboplatin administered as front-line therapy to patients with advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer.

Inclusion Criteria: I am 18 years of age or older. I have advanced non-small lung cancer. I have not had any major surgical procedures within 28 days prior to my starting treatment. I have high blood pressure that is controlled. I am not on heparin, coumadin or lovonox for treatment of medical conditions. I do not have serious wound healing problems. I have not received any previous treatment, except radiation therapy for my disease. Exclusion Criteria: -