Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion:
- Histological or cytological confirmed Stage IIIB NSCLC with malignant pleural
effusions, or Stage IV NSCLC or recurrent NSCLC
- No previous chemotherapy for NSCLC
- Have one lesion that is bidimensionally measurable by physical exam, MRI, or CT
greater than 1 cm in diameter
- Specified lab parameters
- Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
- ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
- Understand requirements of study
- Agree to use effective contraceptive methods
Exclusion:
- Have CNS metastases
- Have any active cancer in addition ot NSCLC
- Participated in clinical trial involving conventional or investigational drugs within
previous 4 weeks
- Have any contraindication to paclitaxel or carboplatin
- Have had Grade 3 or greater peripheral neuropathies
- Be pregnant or lactating
- Have a history of myocardial infarction or angina pectoris/angina in the last 6
months
- Have had significant (30 mL or more) hemoptysis with the past 3 months
- Have an active infection
- Have a history of bleeding diathesis, hypercoagulable condition, or an active
bleeding disorder
- Be receiving concurrent treatment with therapeutic doses of heparin or coumadin
- Have had major surgery within 4 weeks of stating therapy
- Have additional uncontrolled serious medical conditions or psychiatric illness
- Received rhAngiostatin in other clinical protocols