Purpose:
The purpose of this research study is to assess the response rate of the investigational
drug BMS-247550 (Ixabepilone) in women with metastatic breast cancer who are refractory to
an anthracycline, a taxane, and capecitabine.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients must have received all 3 drugs- an anthracycline, taxane, and capecitabine
(alone or in combination) and be resistant
- No more than 3 prior chemotherapy regimens in the metastatic setting
- Must have at least one target lesion that is radiographically measurable
- Good performance status
- No history of or current brain or leptomeningeal disease