Inclusion Criteria:

To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

- Biopsy-proven non-small cell lung cancer

- No previous chemotherapy.

- Age > 65 years

- Age < 65 years requires significant assistance to perform activities of daily

- Stage IV disease or stage IIIB disease

- Ability to perform activities of daily living with minimal assistance

- Measurable or evaluable disease

- Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney

- All patients must sign written informed consent prior to study entry.

Exclusion Criteria:

You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:

- Brain metastases

- Meningeal metastases

- Other uncontrolled malignancies

- History of invasive cancer during the last 5 years

- Moderate to severe peripheral neuropathy

Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will
determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study
personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the
trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.