Overview

Gefitinib and PEG-Interferon Alfa-2a in Treating Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Skin Cancer

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PEG-interferon alfa-2a may interfere with the growth of tumor cells and slow the growth of skin cancer. Giving gefitinib together with PEG-interferon alfa-2a may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of PEG-interferon alfa-2a when given together with gefitinib and to see how well they work in treating patients with unresectable or metastatic skin cancer.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Collaborator:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Treatments:
Gefitinib
Interferon alpha-2
Interferon-alpha
Interferons
Peginterferon alfa-2a