Surgery and Intrapleural Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusion

Summary

RATIONALE: Giving drugs, such as docetaxel, directly into the pleura after surgery to drain the pleural effusion may help keep fluid from building up again. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects, best way to give, and best dose of intrapleural docetaxel given after surgery in patients with malignant pleural effusion.

Timeline

Start

2003-07

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Drugs

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