Purpose: The goal of this clinical research is to learn acceptable dosages of paclitaxel, oxaliplatin, and Avastin (bevacizumab) that can be given in combination to patients with advanced peritoneal carcinomatosis. The safety of this drug combination will also be studied.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
AZD2171 in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
Rationale: AZD2171 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
Purpose: This phase II trial is studying how well AZD2171 works in treating patients with malignant mesothelioma that cannot be removed by surgery.
Pemetrexed Plus Gemcitabine as Front-Line Chemotherapy for Patients With Malignant Pleural or Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Purpose: The purposes of this study are to determine:
- The safety of Pemetrexed plus Gemcitabine and any side effects that might be associated with the combination of these two drugs.
- Whether Pemetrexed plus Gemcitabine can help patients with mesothelioma live longer.
- Whether Pemetrexed plus Gemcitabine can make the tumor smaller or disappear, and for how long.
- To see if patients feel better while taking Pemetrexed plus Gemcitabine.
