Paclitaxel and Oxaliplatin in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

You may be eligible if

• DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically or cytologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Stage IIIB with pleural effusion OR Stage IV OR Recurrent disease Bidimensionally measurable disease
• PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Karnofsky 50-100% Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: WBC greater than 3,000/mm3 Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count greater than 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin normal SGOT less than 2 times normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL OR Creatinine clearance at least 50 mL/min BUN less than 1.5 times normal Cardiovascular: No symptomatic congestive heart failure No unstable angina or myocardial infarction within the past 6 months No evidence of heart block greater than first degree, bundle branch block, or ventricular or supraventricular arrhythmia Other: No allergy to platinum compounds or antiemetics appropriate for study No other uncontrolled illness No active or ongoing infection No evidence of peripheral neuropathy by physical exam or history Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 6 months after study
• PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: No prior chemotherapy for advanced NSCLC At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior radiotherapy Surgery: Not specified Other: No other concurrent investigational agents No concurrent antiretroviral therapy for HIV positive patients