2020
Survival, Pathologic Response, and Genomics in CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a Neoadjuvant Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer.
Fernandez-Martinez A, Krop IE, Hillman DW, Polley MY, Parker JS, Huebner L, Hoadley KA, Shepherd J, Tolaney S, Henry NL, Dang C, Harris L, Berry D, Hahn O, Hudis C, Winer E, Partridge A, Perou CM, Carey LA. Survival, Pathologic Response, and Genomics in CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a Neoadjuvant Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 4184-4193. PMID: 33095682, PMCID: PMC7723687, DOI: 10.1200/jco.20.01276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPathologic complete responseRelapse-free survivalHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2HER2-positive breast cancerBetter relapse-free survivalOverall survivalCALGB 40601Breast cancerImmune signaturesGene expression signaturesDe-escalation treatment strategiesPrediction of pCREnd pointEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Shorter relapse-free survivalPrimary end pointResidual disease groupSecondary end pointsUntreated stage IIGood prognostic factorGrowth factor receptor 2Phase III trialsExpression signaturesFactor receptor 2OS benefit
2017
T-DM1 — an important agent in the history of breast cancer management
Metzger-Filho O, Winer EP. T-DM1 — an important agent in the history of breast cancer management. Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology 2017, 14: 651-652. PMID: 28786416, DOI: 10.1038/nrclinonc.2017.123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineBreast NeoplasmsCapecitabineHumansLapatinibMaytansineTrastuzumabConceptsT-DM1HER2-positive breast cancerOverall survival benefitFavorable safety profileBreast cancer managementRelevant therapeutic targetTH3RESA trialProlonged followSurvival benefitSafety profileBreast cancerCancer managementTherapeutic targetLater linesImportant agentsPatientsHER2FollowCancerDiseaseTrials
2015
Molecular Heterogeneity and Response to Neoadjuvant Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Targeting in CALGB 40601, a Randomized Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel Plus Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib
Carey LA, Berry DA, Cirrincione CT, Barry WT, Pitcher BN, Harris LN, Ollila DW, Krop IE, Henry NL, Weckstein DJ, Anders CK, Singh B, Hoadley KA, Iglesia M, Cheang MC, Perou CM, Winer EP, Hudis CA. Molecular Heterogeneity and Response to Neoadjuvant Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Targeting in CALGB 40601, a Randomized Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel Plus Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 34: 542-549. PMID: 26527775, PMCID: PMC4980567, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2015.62.1268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsCarcinomaEstrogen Receptor alphaFemaleGene ExpressionHumansImmunoglobulin GLapatinibMiddle AgedNeoadjuvant TherapyNeoplasm, ResidualPaclitaxelQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneRNA, MessengerTrastuzumabTreatment OutcomeTumor MicroenvironmentTumor Suppressor Protein p53Young AdultConceptsPathologic complete response rateCALGB 40601Dual therapyIntrinsic subtypesHormone receptor-negative diseaseRandomized phase III trialHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2End pointHER2-positive breast cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Correlative end pointsDual HER2 blockadeHER2-positive diseaseComplete response ratePrimary end pointPhase III trialsProgression-free survivalReceptor-negative diseaseAddition of lapatinibGrowth factor receptor 2Immune cell signaturesFactor receptor 2Gene expression-based assaysMolecular featuresDual HER2POINT: HER2-Targeted Combinations in Advanced HER2-Positive Breast Cancer.
Goel S, Winer EP. POINT: HER2-Targeted Combinations in Advanced HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. Oncology 2015, 29: 797-8, 802. PMID: 26573058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPI3K-p110α mediates resistance to HER2-targeted therapy in HER2+, PTEN-deficient breast cancers
Wang Q, Liu P, Spangle JM, Von T, Roberts TM, Lin NU, Krop IE, Winer EP, Zhao JJ. PI3K-p110α mediates resistance to HER2-targeted therapy in HER2+, PTEN-deficient breast cancers. Oncogene 2015, 35: 3607-3612. PMID: 26500061, PMCID: PMC4846581, DOI: 10.1038/onc.2015.406.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBreast NeoplasmsCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalClass I Phosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansLapatinibMammary Neoplasms, ExperimentalMice, KnockoutMolecular Targeted TherapyPhosphatidylinositol 3-KinasesPhosphoinositide-3 Kinase InhibitorsProtein Kinase InhibitorsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktPTEN PhosphohydrolaseQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2Signal TransductionThiazolesTumor BurdenXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysConceptsBreast tumorsP110β inhibitorsHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) amplificationP110α inhibitionPTEN lossInhibition of HER2Treatment of HER2Human cancersPI3K pathway activationPTEN-deficient breast cancersGenetic mouse modelsPI3K/Akt signalingPTEN-deficient tumorsPI3K/AktDual HER2Therapeutic regimenHER2 inhibitionPIK3CA mutationsTumor regressionBreast cancerMouse modelXenograft modelHER2Null tumorsHER2 activationPhase II Study of Lapatinib in Combination With Trastuzumab in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer: Clinical Outcomes and Predictive Value of Early [18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Imaging (TBCRC 003)
Lin NU, Guo H, Yap JT, Mayer IA, Falkson CI, Hobday TJ, Dees EC, Richardson AL, Nanda R, Rimawi MF, Ryabin N, Najita JS, Barry WT, Arteaga CL, Wolff AC, Krop IE, Winer EP, Van den Abbeele AD. Phase II Study of Lapatinib in Combination With Trastuzumab in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer: Clinical Outcomes and Predictive Value of Early [18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Imaging (TBCRC 003). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2015, 33: 2623-2631. PMID: 26169615, PMCID: PMC4534525, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.60.0353.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsCohort StudiesFemaleFluorodeoxyglucose F18HumansLapatinibMiddle AgedNeoplasm MetastasisPositron-Emission TomographyQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabTreatment OutcomeConceptsMetastatic breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptorClinical benefit rateEpidermal growth factor receptorObjective response rateProgression-free survivalGrowth factor receptorClinical outcomesWeek 1Cohort 2Benefit rateCohort 1Breast cancerFactor receptorPredictive valueResponse rateConfirmed objective response rateMedian progression-free survivalEnd pointPhase II studyPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsSelection of patientsToxicity of chemotherapyPET/CT
2014
Endocrine Therapy With or Without Inhibition of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial of Fulvestrant With or Without Lapatinib for Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor–Positive Advanced Breast Cancer—CALGB 40302 (Alliance)
Burstein HJ, Cirrincione CT, Barry WT, Chew HK, Tolaney SM, Lake DE, Ma C, Blackwell KL, Winer EP, Hudis CA. Endocrine Therapy With or Without Inhibition of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial of Fulvestrant With or Without Lapatinib for Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor–Positive Advanced Breast Cancer—CALGB 40302 (Alliance). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2014, 32: 3959-3966. PMID: 25348000, PMCID: PMC4251959, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.56.7941.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Agents, HormonalAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsChemotherapy, AdjuvantDisease-Free SurvivalDouble-Blind MethodEstradiolFemaleFulvestrantHormonesHumansLapatinibMiddle AgedPostmenopauseProportional Hazards ModelsQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneTreatment OutcomeConceptsMedian progression-free survivalProgression-free survivalOverall survivalBreast cancerHormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancerHormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancerAdvanced ER-positive breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) statusLonger median progression-free survivalEpidermal growth factor receptor 2 statusProgesterone receptor-positive tumorsHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2ER-positive breast cancerEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Advanced breast cancerPhase III trialsGrowth factor receptor 2Metastatic breast cancerReceptor-positive tumorsHER2-positive tumorsAromatase inhibitor treatmentFactor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptorDifferential treatment effectsGrowth factor receptorSystemic Therapy for Patients With Advanced Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Breast Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline
Giordano SH, Temin S, Kirshner JJ, Chandarlapaty S, Crews JR, Davidson NE, Esteva FJ, Gonzalez-Angulo AM, Krop I, Levinson J, Lin NU, Modi S, Patt DA, Perez EA, Perlmutter J, Ramakrishna N, Winer EP. Systemic Therapy for Patients With Advanced Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Breast Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2014, 32: 2078-2099. PMID: 24799465, PMCID: PMC6076031, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.54.0948.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAnastrozoleAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Agents, HormonalAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsClinical Trials as TopicComorbidityDocetaxelDrug Administration ScheduleEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHealthcare DisparitiesHumansLapatinibLetrozoleMaytansineMolecular Targeted TherapyNitrilesQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneSocieties, MedicalTaxoidsTrastuzumabTreatment OutcomeTriazolesUnited StatesConceptsAdvanced breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptorSecond-line treatmentProgression-free survivalFirst-line treatmentBreast cancerPFS benefitT-DM1Epidermal growth factor receptorEndocrine therapyGrowth factor receptorSystemic therapyEstrogen receptor-positive/progesterone receptor-positive breast cancerAdvanced human epidermal growth factor receptorHER2-positive advanced breast cancerProgesterone receptor-positive breast cancerClinical Oncology Clinical Practice GuidelineClinical congestive heart failureStandard first-line therapyPositive advanced breast cancerLeft ventricular ejection fractionOncology Clinical Practice GuidelineReceptor-positive breast cancerThird-line settingFirst-line therapy
2013
A phase I study of lapatinib with whole brain radiotherapy in patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer brain metastases
Lin NU, Freedman RA, Ramakrishna N, Younger J, Storniolo AM, Bellon JR, Come SE, Gelman RS, Harris GJ, Henderson MA, MacDonald SM, Mahadevan A, Eisenberg E, Ligibel JA, Mayer EL, Moy B, Eichler AF, Winer EP. A phase I study of lapatinib with whole brain radiotherapy in patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer brain metastases. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2013, 142: 405-414. PMID: 24197661, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-013-2754-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole brain radiotherapyDose-limiting toxicityObjective response rateHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptor 2Growth factor receptor 2Positive breast cancerCentral nervous diseasesBrain metastasesFactor receptor 2Brain radiotherapyBreast cancerReceptor 2CNS objective response rateBreast cancer brain metastasesHigher objective response rateCareful safety monitoringCancer brain metastasesGrade 3 rashPre-defined criteriaEligible patientsEvaluable patientsLapatinib 1000Pulmonary emboliDose escalationLong‐term cardiac safety and outcomes of dose‐dense doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel and trastuzumab with and without lapatinib in patients with early breast cancer
Morris PG, Iyengar NM, Patil S, Chen C, Abbruzzi A, Lehman R, Steingart R, Oeffinger KC, Lin N, Moy B, Come SE, Winer EP, Norton L, Hudis CA, Dang CT. Long‐term cardiac safety and outcomes of dose‐dense doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel and trastuzumab with and without lapatinib in patients with early breast cancer. Cancer 2013, 119: 3943-3951. PMID: 24037735, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.28284.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDistant disease-free survivalCongestive heart failureEarly breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Breast cancerTrial ALong-term cardiac safetyEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Dose-dense doxorubicinDose-dense chemotherapyAnti-HER2 therapyDisease-free survivalPhase 2 trialGrowth factor receptor 2Long-term incidenceFactor receptor 2Previous hypertensionCumulative incidenceHeart failureAdditional patientsCardiac safetyLower riskReceptor 2PatientsTrial B.
2012
Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2-positive breast cancer: does estrogen receptor status define two distinct subtypes?
Vaz-Luis I, Winer EP, Lin NU. Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2-positive breast cancer: does estrogen receptor status define two distinct subtypes? Annals Of Oncology 2012, 24: 283-291. PMID: 23022997, PMCID: PMC3551479, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mds286.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHER2-positive breast cancerHER2-positive diseaseEstrogen receptor statusBreast cancerReceptor statusClinical outcomesEpidermal growth factor receptor 2 overexpressionHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpressionDistinct subtypesFuture clinical trialsEfficacy of therapyMetastatic settingNeoadjuvant therapyMetastatic diseaseER statusSurvival outcomesClinical trialsPatterns of disseminationTherapyCancerDiseaseSubstantial minorityOutcomesSubtypesHeterogeneous entityA Phase II Study of Trastuzumab Emtansine in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Were Previously Treated With Trastuzumab, Lapatinib, an Anthracycline, a Taxane, and Capecitabine
Krop IE, LoRusso P, Miller KD, Modi S, Yardley D, Rodriguez G, Guardino E, Lu M, Zheng M, Girish S, Amler L, Winer EP, Rugo HS. A Phase II Study of Trastuzumab Emtansine in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Who Were Previously Treated With Trastuzumab, Lapatinib, an Anthracycline, a Taxane, and Capecitabine. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 3234-3241. PMID: 22649126, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.40.5902.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdo-Trastuzumab EmtansineAdultAgedAnthracyclinesAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsBridged-Ring CompoundsCapecitabineDeoxycytidineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFluorouracilHumansImmunotoxinsLapatinibMaleMaytansineMiddle AgedMolecular Targeted TherapyNeoplasm MetastasisQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2TaxoidsTrastuzumabConceptsHER2-positive metastatic breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Metastatic breast cancerProgression-free survivalOverall response rateMedian progression-free survivalPhase II studyT-DM1II studyTrastuzumab emtansineBreast cancerResponse rateSingle-arm phase II studyEpidermal growth factor receptor 2Human epidermal growth factor receptorClinical benefit rateHER2-directed therapiesMost adverse eventsGrowth factor receptor 2Single-agent activityHER2-positive tumorsMultiple chemotherapy agentsEffective new treatmentsFactor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptor
2011
Randomized phase II study of lapatinib plus capecitabine or lapatinib plus topotecan for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer brain metastases
Lin NU, Eierman W, Greil R, Campone M, Kaufman B, Steplewski K, Lane SR, Zembryki D, Rubin SD, Winer EP. Randomized phase II study of lapatinib plus capecitabine or lapatinib plus topotecan for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer brain metastases. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2011, 105: 613-620. PMID: 21706359, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-011-0629-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHER2-positive breast cancerProgressive brain metastasesObjective response rateBrain metastasesTopotecan armBreast cancerHER2-positive breast cancer brain metastasesCentral nervous system progressionBreast cancer brain metastasesRandomized phase II studyCombination of lapatinibPhase II studyCancer brain metastasesEfficacy of lapatinibStandard radiation therapyLack of efficacyNon-CNS lesionsExcess toxicityCapecitabine armRefractory settingCranial radiotherapyPrimary endpointSteroid requirementsII studyObjective responseTroponin I and C-Reactive Protein Are Commonly Detected in Patients with Breast Cancer Treated with Dose-Dense Chemotherapy Incorporating Trastuzumab and Lapatinib
Morris PG, Chen C, Steingart R, Fleisher M, Lin N, Moy B, Come S, Sugarman S, Abbruzzi A, Lehman R, Patil S, Dickler M, McArthur HL, Winer E, Norton L, Hudis CA, Dang CT. Troponin I and C-Reactive Protein Are Commonly Detected in Patients with Breast Cancer Treated with Dose-Dense Chemotherapy Incorporating Trastuzumab and Lapatinib. Clinical Cancer Research 2011, 17: 3490-3499. PMID: 21372222, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-10-1359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBiomarkers, PharmacologicalBiomarkers, TumorBreast NeoplasmsCarcinomaC-Reactive ProteinDose-Response Relationship, DrugFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansLapatinibMiddle AgedQuinazolinesStroke VolumeTrastuzumabTroponin IConceptsLeft ventricular ejection fractionC-reactive proteinMedian left ventricular ejection fractionTroponin IDetectable C-reactive proteinDose-dense doxorubicinAnthracycline-based chemotherapyDose-dense chemotherapyVentricular ejection fractionProspective feasibility studyCardiac troponin IDetectable cTnIWeekly paclitaxelMonth 6CTnI levelsEjection fractionMonth 3Months 0Month 2Breast cancerEarly biomarkersPatientsChemotherapyEarly detectionTrastuzumabResponses to subsequent anti-HER2 therapy after treatment with trastuzumab-DM1 in women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
Olson EM, Lin NU, DiPiro PJ, Najita JS, Krop IE, Winer EP, Burstein HJ. Responses to subsequent anti-HER2 therapy after treatment with trastuzumab-DM1 in women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Annals Of Oncology 2011, 23: 93-97. PMID: 21531783, PMCID: PMC3276325, DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdr061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-HER2 therapyMetastatic breast cancerHER2-positive MBC patientsT-DM1MBC patientsBreast cancerHER2-positive metastatic breast cancerSingle-agent T-DM1Positive metastatic breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptor 2Blinded radiology reviewAnti-HER2 agentsGrowth factor receptor 2Kaplan-Meier estimatesFurther clinical benefitFactor receptor 2Protocol therapyMedian durationFurther therapyPartial responseRadiology reviewClinical benefitSubsequent linesMetastatic therapy
2010
Dose-Dense Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel With Trastuzumab and Lapatinib in HER2/neu–Overexpressed/Amplified Breast Cancer Is Not Feasible Because of Excessive Diarrhea
Dang C, Lin N, Moy B, Come S, Sugarman S, Morris P, Abbruzzi A, Chen C, Steingart R, Patil S, Norton L, Winer E, Hudis C. Dose-Dense Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel With Trastuzumab and Lapatinib in HER2/neu–Overexpressed/Amplified Breast Cancer Is Not Feasible Because of Excessive Diarrhea. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2010, 28: 2982-2988. PMID: 20479410, PMCID: PMC3664034, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.26.5900.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsCyclophosphamideDiarrheaDose-Response Relationship, DrugDoxorubicinFeasibility StudiesFemaleFilgrastimFollow-Up StudiesGene AmplificationGranulocyte Colony-Stimulating FactorHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesIn Situ Hybridization, FluorescenceLapatinibMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelPilot ProjectsPolyethylene GlycolsQuinazolinesReceptor, ErbB-2Recombinant ProteinsSurvival RateTrastuzumabTreatment OutcomeConceptsDose-dense ACDose-dense doxorubicinGrade 3 diarrheaBreast cancerDose reductionDose delay/reductionHER2-positive breast cancerHuman epidermal growth factor receptorAsymptomatic LVEF declineCardiac event ratePrimary end pointCongestive heart failureMetastatic breast cancerVentricular ejection fractionDelays/reductionsEpidermal growth factor receptorExcessive diarrheaGrowth factor receptorLVEF declineWeekly paclitaxelEjection fractionHeart failureMedian agePatientsStage I
2009
Multicenter Phase II Study of Lapatinib in Patients with Brain Metastases from HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Lin N, Diéras V, Paul D, Lossignol D, Christodoulou C, Stemmler H, Roché H, Liu M, Greil R, Ciruelos E, Loibl S, Gori S, Wardley A, Yardley D, Brufsky A, Blum J, Rubin S, Dharan B, Steplewski K, Zembryki D, Oliva C, Roychowdhury D, Paoletti P, Winer E. Multicenter Phase II Study of Lapatinib in Patients with Brain Metastases from HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2009, 15: 1452-1459. PMID: 19228746, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-08-1080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain metastasesBreast cancerObjective responseVolumetric reductionCNS lesionsNeurologic signsCentral nervous system progressionMulticenter phase II studySmall phase 2 trialHER2-positive breast cancerCombination of lapatinibExtra-CNS diseaseProgressive brain metastasesPhase II studyPrimary end pointPhase 2 trialProgression-free survivalThird of patientsProgressive neurologic signsMajor clinical challengeCNS metastasesCranial radiationEligible patientsEvaluable patientsPrior trastuzumab
2008
Ten years of HER2-directed therapy: still questions after all these years
Krop IE, Winer EP. Ten years of HER2-directed therapy: still questions after all these years. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2008, 113: 207-209. PMID: 18463974, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-008-0041-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsCapecitabineClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicDeoxycytidineDisease-Free SurvivalDrug Delivery SystemsDrug Resistance, NeoplasmErbB ReceptorsFemaleFluorouracilForecastingHumansLapatinibNeoplasm ProteinsProtein Kinase InhibitorsQuinazolinesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicReceptor, ErbB-2TrastuzumabPhase II Trial of Lapatinib for Brain Metastases in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Breast Cancer
Lin NU, Carey LA, Liu MC, Younger J, Come SE, Ewend M, Harris GJ, Bullitt E, Van den Abbeele AD, Henson JW, Li X, Gelman R, Burstein HJ, Kasparian E, Kirsch DG, Crawford A, Hochberg F, Winer EP. Phase II Trial of Lapatinib for Brain Metastases in Patients With Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Positive Breast Cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2008, 26: 1993-1999. PMID: 18421051, PMCID: PMC4524351, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.12.3588.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpidermal growth factor receptorNon-CNS sitesPrimary end pointBrain metastasesBreast cancerGrowth factor receptorEnd pointAdverse eventsObjective responseAdvanced human epidermal growth factor receptor 2Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2Epidermal growth factor receptor 2Human epidermal growth factor receptorBrain tumor burdenProgressive brain metastasesRefractory brain metastasesCommon adverse eventsSecondary end pointsPhase II trialResponse Evaluation CriteriaEfficacy of lapatinibFactor receptorGrowth factor receptor 2Metastatic brain lesionsPositive breast cancer