Can Lapatinib Prevent Brain Metastases from Breast Cancer? Data 'Inconclusive'

"This strategy could help delay whole-brain radiotherapy and its associated [neurological] toxicity," Dr. Bachelot concluded, noting that the up-front use of lapatinib and capecitabine warrants further evaluation.

The first analysis of the LANDSCAPE trial was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in 2011.

Both the CEREBREL and LANDSCAPE studies were supported by funding from GlaxoSmithKline. All authors have received research support or consultancy fees from GlaxoSmithKline and Roche. Dr. Bachelot and Dr. Johnston have also received consultancy fees from Novartis.