ArticleThe oncologist2012
Phase I study and biomarker analysis of lapatinib and concurrent radiation for locally advanced breast cancer.
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- Xenograft assessment of predictive biomarkers for standard head and neck cancer therapies.Cancer medicine · 2015Article
- Cytotoxic effect of lapatinib is restricted to human papillomavirus-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines.OncoTargets and therapy · 2015Article
- Strategizing the clone wars: pharmacological control of cellular sensitivity to radiation.Molecular interventions · 2010Review
- Safety and Tolerability of Metastasis-Directed Radiation Therapy in the Era of Evolving Systemic, Immune, and Targeted Therapies.Advances in radiation oncologyReview
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Abstract
purposeThis phase I study assessed the toxicity and safety of combining daily lapatinib with radiation therapy. Sequential tumor biopsies were obtained to evaluate changes in biomarkers, such as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and human EGFR-2 (HER2) signaling pathways.
methodsEligibility for this dose-escalation study included unresectable and locally recurrent or chemotherapy-refractory and locally advanced breast cancer, and adequate organ function. Patients underwent three serial biopsies: at baseline, after 1 week of lapatinib alone, and after 1 week of lapatinib and radiation. Endpoints included determination of toxicity, maximum tolerated dose, and analysis of the effect of lapatinib with or without radiation on EGFR and HER2 signaling pathways by immunohistochemistry.
resultsDoses of lapatinib up to 1,500 mg/day were well tolerated. Toxicity of grade 3 or more was limited to radiation dermatitis and pain. Out of 19 patients treated, in field responses per response evaluation criteria in solid tumors criteria were complete in four patients and partial in six patients. Serial biopsies were obtained in 16 patients with no complications. Total Her2 was relatively unchanged while phospho-Her2, phospho-Akt, and phospho-ERK showed variable responses to both lapatinib alone and dual therapy with lapatinib and radiation.
conclusionsThe combination of lapatinib and radiation was well tolerated in this patient cohort. Overall local response rates were comparable to those reported in other studies in this patient population. Biopsies were safely performed at all time points. Inhibition of HER2 and downstream signaling pathways was identified, although no strong correlation with response was seen.
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