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This is a Phase II, open-label trial of Taxotere® + ZD1839 in elderly patients with Stage III-b or IV NSCLC who have received no prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease. Patients with prior adjuvant chemotherapy were allowed to enroll on this trial.
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This trial is designed to test the efficacy and tolerability of a standard chemotherapy agent, Docetaxel, in combination with an oral agent, Iressa, in elderly patients with advanced stage lung cancer. Current practices utilize two chemotherapeutic medications that may result in increased toxicities and poor outcomes in the elderly population. Treatment consists of an infusion of docetaxel every 21 days for four doses while taking Iressa every day. A computed tomography (CT) scan will measure disease response after two cycles. Response determines continuation of treatment. Lab work will be collected before every treatment. Side effect information will also be collected at every visit. Once the infusion phase of the study is completed, a maintenance phase of taking just the Iressa begins and disease assessment occurs every two months. This period will last until disease progression is demonstrated.
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44 participants in 1 patient group
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