My father may have the opportunity to participate in a Clinical Study testing Avastin on NSCLC. He has already tried Carboplatin and Taxol and it didn't seem to have an effect. His oncologist briefly mentioned Gemzar (sp?) and another drug as a likely next chemo regimine until this clinical trial came to his attention.
These are the three possible treatments he could get (patients for each are chosen randomly):
1. Avastin and Tarceva
2. Avastin and Docetaxel
3. Docetaxel and placebo
We are meeting with the nurse next week to see if he has an opportunity to participate according to his current health and strength. We will be asking questions, the main one being, are there any of the three options above that would likely give him less of a shot at a good result as the "standard next chemo" (although I know choosing the right chemo is an art not a science).
I was wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on this? As I'm sure everyone has discovered, it is extremely helpful to get antecdotal information so that you ask the right questions, etc.
Thank you!
