Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Patients With Progressive Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

Small cell lung cancer, pathologically confirmed. Measurable disease, including at least one lesion measuring ≥ 2 cm that has not been previously irradiated. Progression of disease after one, two, or three prior chemotherapy regimens. At least 4 weeks since the last chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Karnofsky performance status ≥ 70% (ECOG 0 or 1). The following laboratory results within the last 2 weeks prior to study day 1: White Blood Cell Count (WBC) ≥ 3,500/mm3; Platelet count ≥ 100 x 10\^9/L; Serum creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL; Serum bilirubin ≤ 2.0 mg/dL; International normalized ratio (INR) ≤ 1.3; Women of childbearing potential with confirmed negative quantitative serum HCG on the day of administration of study agent. Negative stool guaiac test (read by laboratory). Tumor tissue positive for Lewis Y expression.

Clinically significant cardiac disease (New York Heart Association Class III/IV). Uncontrolled brain or leptomeningeal metastases. GI bleed within the preceding 6 months. Patients with history of receiving mouse monoclonal antibody. Participation in any other clinical trial involving another investigational agent within 4 weeks prior to enrollment. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.