Lapatinib EGFR inhibitors

Advanced breast cancer (metastatic)

All type of patients:  2 trials  - Di Leo - Johnston (EGF30008)

lapatinib + letrozole vs letrozole alone

progression or death (progression free survival PFS) by 29% (fully demonstrated)

Serious adverse event by 100% (harmful effect)

lapatinib + paclitaxel vs paclitaxel alone

No demonstrated result

Serious adverse event by 65% (harmful effect)