Exclusion criteria
Known CNS metastases
Previous malignancy within 3 years with the exception of
adequately treated cervical carcinoma in situ or localized non-
melanoma skin cancer
Prior chemotherapy for advanced disease
Concurrent anticancer treatment or treatment in a clinical trial within
30 days prior to registration. Exception: participation in SAKK 96/12
Palliative irradiation prior to study entry with more than 30% of
marrow-bearing bone irradiated
Pre-existing neuropathy ≥G2 (according to CTCAE v4.0) at
registration
Severe or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease (congestive heart
failure NYHA III or IV (see Appendix 4), unstable angina pectoris,
history of myocardial infarction within the last three months,
significant arrhythmias, congenital long QT-syndrome)
Any concomitant drugs contraindicated for use with the trial drug
according to the approved product information
Known hypersensitivity to trial drug or to any component of the trial
drug
Any serious underlying medical condition (at the judgment of the
investigator) which could impair the ability of the patient to
participate in the trial (e.g. active autoimmune disease, uncontrolled
diabetes)
Psychiatric disorder precluding understanding of trial information,
giving informed consent, taking part in the geriatric assessment, or
interfering with compliance/with the trial protocol
Any familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially
hampering proper staging and compliance with the trial protocol