Abstract:18147 Background: The activity and tolerability of third-generation agents led many investigators to evaluate doublet combinations in the hope that platinum analogues could be eliminated from the treatment of advanced NSCLC. To improve the therapeutic index of this combination, we performed a study with biweekly gemcitabine and docetaxel. Primary objective was determination of objective response rate (ORR). Secondary objectives were time to progression, tolerability and overall survival. Methods: Patients his… Show more
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