Breast Cancer

Side Effects of New Drug for High-Risk Breast Cancer Are Manageable

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 23rd, 2007

Some practical recommendations can aid in managing adverse reactions to lapatinib (Tykerb) -- a new drug that improves the outcomes of treatment for breast cancers with certain mutations linked to a high risk of recurrence -- according to an article in the July issue of "The Oncologist."

"Lapatinib is associated with some toxicity, but for the most part it is highly manageable," comments Dr. Beverly Moy of Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, who coauthored the new article along with Dr. Paul E. Goss. "We're hoping to provide some guidance in managing the unique side effects of this medication."

Lapatinib is one of a new class of...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2007-08-23)

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